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Can I get a copy of my X-rays?

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  • 21-04-2012 12:45pm
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    Fakename4242
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭


    Hey,

    I went to a dentist about a month ago and they gave me an astronomical quote for work that I didn't know I needed. They also took an X-ray while I was there, which I would like to get a copy of.

    Am I entitled to get a copy of that X-ray? Is it normal practice to give-out copies of x-rays to patients?

    Any input appreciated!


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    lexa
    Registered Users Posts: 150 ✭✭lexa


    Yeh shouldn't be a problem just ask them for a copy of x-ray. If its digital they might just be able to email it to you.
    Under data protection acts you are entitled to a copy of your records anyway but dentist can charge a small fee.


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    btkm8unsl0w5r4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,538 ✭✭✭btkm8unsl0w5r4


    Yep, ask for a copy and the dentist will send them out. The dentist is entitled to charge a nominal fee to make copies, be aware of that.


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    Fakename4242
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭Fakename4242


    Thanks!


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    Oral Surgeon
    Registered Users Posts: 3,240 ✭✭✭Oral Surgeon


    Fakename4242 wrote: »
    Hey,

    I went to a dentist about a month ago and they gave me an astronomical quote for work that I didn't know I needed. They also took an X-ray while I was there, which I would like to get a copy of.

    Am I entitled to get a copy of that X-ray? Is it normal practice to give-out copies of x-rays to patients?

    Any input appreciated!

    Best to ask for it to be emailed to you as print quality can be pretty poor....


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