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Can Physio Send for MRI or Only Doctor?

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  • 07-05-2015 8:53am
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    hadoken13
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    As the title states: can a physio send me forward for an MRI scan or can only a doctor do this? I hurt my ankle a few weeks ago, not a sprain but a sharp pain when I twist it, and it doesn't appear to be getting better. I will be going to a physio early next week, but I was wondering if he/she can send me for an MRI scan. If not I would be inclined to skip the physio and go to the doctor (if the doctor doesn't in turn send me to a physio).


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    Yer Aul One
    Registered Users Posts: 664 ✭✭✭Yer Aul One


    I just went for one and my physio said I wouldnt be able to claim off my insurance if I didnt have a doctor's referral. So I suppose that is the sticking point.

    It was this week too, so definitely not outdated information


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    hadoken13
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    Ye I was thinking that - might just go to the doctor so.


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