Medical Center Xrays Versus Chiropractor Xrays
“What Is The Difference Between Medical Clinic Xrays And Those Taken By Your Chiropractor?”
This is what I would like to clarify for you today.
When you go to a chiropractor who takes their own xrays you will have to pay for them yourself.
Your extended health plan if you have one may or may not cover this expense.
You will have to check your plan.
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By the way, all chiropractors receive extensive training and are qualified to take their own xrays.
On the other hand, when you go to a medical clinic for your chiropractic xrays there are a couple of advantages.
One is OHIP will cover the cost of the xrays and you will also receive a radiology report.
This means that a medical doctor who specializes in reading xrays will look at them and then send a report (the radiology report) to your chiropractor.
In my view, this is always a good idea because you get a medical opinion of your xrays as well as a chiropractic opinion.
There is a small fee for the radiology report which is about 25$ but this is less costly than paying for a set of spinal xrays.
Always remember though the bottom line is that a good set of spinal films, whether they are taken in-office or at a medical facility make for safe and effective care for both patient and the doctor.
Life Chiropractic Centre uses the xray facility at Halton Family Health at Walkers Line and Dundas which is 5 minutes from our office.
If you have any questions on this topic or any other health concerns you may have please give us a call.
Remember that consultations are always free of charge in our office and family appointments are always available.
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