Do you need a referral for Affidea?

ExpressCare by Affidea ExpressCare promises fast turnaround times with no appointment or referral needed. Our Consultant-led clinics are staffed with A&E trained doctors and nurses.

Can I book an MRI without a referral?

No. A referral from a clinician or registered physiotherapist for musculoskeletal requests is required for every MRI request which then must be approved by a consultant radiologist or a suitably qualified radiographer.

Is Affidea private?

Affidea is Ireland’s leading independent provider of diagnostic imaging services including MRI, Ultrasound, X-ray, CT and DEXA scans.

How do I contact Affidea?

Should you have any queries relating to these Terms, please contact our customer service team at 0818 400 444 or [email protected].

Can you self refer for an MRI scan?

Why Self Refer? There is no need for you to be referred to us by a GP or medical consultant. You can easily refer yourself for an MRI scan by completing our online form. Simply tell us about the reason you want the scan, the part of the body that you want scanned and answer some safety questions.

Do u have to pay for an MRI?

There’s no such thing as a free MRI, you will ultimately pay for it in some way. Specialist doctors like orthopaedic doctors can refer for bulk billed MRIs. The trouble with this is, in order to see this specialist you will need to be referred by your GP.

Can I refer myself for an MRI scan?

What scan is best for knee pain?

“X-rays are an appropriate screening test for knee pain in older patients, and often the results of an x-ray can tell whether an MRI would be even helpful,” she says. In addition, an MRI costs about 12 times that of an x-ray (based on Medicare rates) and can take an hour to perform.

What does Affidea mean?

advanced diagnostic imaging
Affidea is the leading provider of advanced diagnostic imaging, outpatient and cancer care services in Europe, operating 308 centres in 15 countries. Our recognised clinics, extensive coverage and standardised quality of care makes us the provider of choice for private health insurers, patients, doctors and NHS.

What should you not do before an MRI?

What to Avoid Before an MRI

• Don’t Get Any New Piercings. When you go in for your MRI, you’ll need to remove any body piercings or earrings.
• Don’t Disregard Doctor’s Instructions.
• Don’t Disrupt Your Schedule.

Where is Euromedic in Northwood, Dublin 9?

Euromedic Ireland in Northwood is a world-class multi-modality scanning centre located in Northwood Business Park in Santry, Dublin 9.

How did the staff at Euromedic Treat Me?

“I found Euromedic to be an extremely professional experience. The staff & consultants were friendly and polite.” Damian *Please ensure you have your referral letter from your Medical Professional before booking your scan.

Do you need a medical card to go to Euromedic?

You will need to check with your private healthcare provider for details of the cover provided. All payments will be processed once the procedure is completed at the clinic. Special discounts are available for medical card holders, students and members of certain sports clubs.

Is the Santry physio clinic still in business?

Our Expert Physiotherapists Can Get You Back Fit And Pain Free. Unfortunately we are no longer operating a physiotherapy service here. Please contact our patient services team who can advise the best option for you to book an appointment with our expert team as soon as possible.