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Best (most cost effective and efficient) way to get an xray?

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  • 11-12-2017 4:54pm
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    cormie
    Registered Users Posts: 20,790 ✭✭✭✭


    Hey folks,
    Does anyone know what would be the best way both cost and efficiency wise to get an xray?

    I have health insurance and it was suggested I could go to the likes of Affidea to get the xray, but they still need a referral letter and they won't have an appointment until Thursday.

    I just don't want to end up spending 10 hours waiting in the local hospital but to get a referral means I'll have to go to the effort of going to the local GP so will waste time that way too and it may end up costing more than the hospital?

    It's only a bone in my hand so isn't in pain unless I move it in certain ways. It's probably not even a break but it's still sore after 2 weeks.

    Any feedback would be great :)


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    #2
    MilesMorales1
    Registered Users Posts: 6,431 ✭✭✭MilesMorales1


    Get Superman and his x ray vision to have a look for you.


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    El Weirdo
    Registered Users Posts: 11,646 ✭✭✭✭El Weirdo


    Can you fit inside your microwave?


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    corner of hells
    Registered Users Posts: 8,356 ✭✭✭corner of hells


    I'm not allowed give medical advice on boards , in fact none of us are.

    So for the while , I'm going to be a vet and you can be Rover.

    As a previous poster said , use a microwave, cut a hole in the top or break the glass and stick your paw in.


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    Are Am Eye
    Registered Users Posts: 2,166 ✭✭✭Are Am Eye


    The Sun emits electromagnetic radiation which contains sunlight, ultra violet, infrared and X-Ray. So you are currently getting X-Rays for free. And for no effort. Problem solved.


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    Nodster
    Registered Users Posts: 949 ✭✭✭Nodster


    Go to A&E and tell them you accidentally swallowed a bitcoin


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    fixXxer
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    If you're in Dublin, get a letter from your GP that says "Query fracture" and you can walk in to X-Ray (Not A&E! The Radiology Department on the 2nd floor) in St. Vincent's hospital and be seen same Day. As long as its not between 12:00 and 14:00 you'll be fairly quick.


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    [Deleted User]
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    Shine a bright torch through your hand


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    Lucyfur
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    Just break it really really badly and you might get seen quicker


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    Akrasia
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    If I've watched enough cartoons (and I have), whenever someone gets electrocuted, you can see all their bones through their skin

    So, get a friend to film you while you stick a fork in a toaster.


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    greenspurs
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    This thread is heading the way I envisioned it when I saw the name ....
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    "Bright lights and Thunder .................... "



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    WoollyRedHat
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    Go to to the vet.


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    Sabre0001
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    Lie down on the baggage scanner at the airport and get someone to record the screen on the other side

    🤪



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    nuac
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 6,769 Mod ✭✭✭✭nuac


    So this is where the comedians hang out?


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    Your Face
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    Change your name to something other than Ray.


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    greenspurs
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    a Blu - Ray is easier to get ...
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    cormie
    Registered Users Posts: 20,790 ✭✭✭✭cormie


    fixxxer wrote: »
    If you're in Dublin, get a letter from your GP that says "Query fracture" and you can walk in to X-Ray (Not A&E! The Radiology Department on the 2nd floor) in St. Vincent's hospital and be seen same Day. As long as its not between 12:00 and 14:00 you'll be fairly quick.

    Thanks :pac:

    I have more use for a physio now than a GP, I wonder can they give referrals too :)


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    January
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    Smithfield Minor Injuries unit, seen in under 2 hours, no referral letter needed.


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    fixXxer
    Registered Users Posts: 6,283 ✭✭✭fixXxer


    cormie wrote: »
    Thanks :pac:

    I have more use for a physio now than a GP, I wonder can they give referrals too :)

    Nope, physios cant give referrals for scans. Not considered doctors.


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