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Gp or A+E

risteard7 · 2013-05-12 11:36:04

I hurt my ankle about 6 weeks ago and foolishly thought it would heal itself. Anyway I think I have a broken bone in it or torn ligaments. I'll have to get an x-ray but dont want to have to give the doctor 50 euro when all he will do is send me for an x-ray? Should I just go straight to A+E?

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12-05-2013 12:36pm

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risteard7

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I hurt my ankle about 6 weeks ago and foolishly thought it would heal itself. Anyway I think I have a broken bone in it or torn ligaments.

I'll have to get an x-ray but dont want to have to give the doctor 50 euro when all he will do is send me for an x-ray? Should I just go straight to A+E?

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#2 12-05-2013 12:37pm
Vojera

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Can't give medical advice, but iirc, a&e is free provided you have a referral letter from your gp, otherwise it's about €120. Not sure if you'll have to pay separately for the xray or not, depends on your prsi.

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#3 12-05-2013 2:20pm
sam34

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please read the charter. we don't comment/advise whatsoever on personal medical situations.

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