I'm involved in an area review of our NHS Orthopaedic services and the
chairman of the group (a general practitioner) asked me if Physiotherapists
were allowed to refer for a MRI scan for back problems? If so what would be
the protocols?
We are looking at establishing an area wide back pain triage system (large
geographical area) with direct referral from general practitioners to
specialist back pain physiotherapists to reduce the demands put on orthopaedic
consultants. Any comments?
M Hastings
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