Can Physio Send for MRI or Only Doctor?

hadoken13 · 2015-05-07 07:53:18

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.…

07-05-2015 08:53AM

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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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#2 07-05-2015 09:11AM

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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It was this week too, so definitely not outdated information

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#3 07-05-2015 09:38AM

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

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