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In the
Eastern locality GPs are
not able to request direct access MRI, patients can be seen by the Extended Scope Physiotherapist (ESP) teams, consultant teams or appropriate GPwSI services where an MRI may be requested.
An AQP diagnostic may be appropriate where the result will support the management of the patient in a primary care setting. Referrers should consider the basis on which the request for a diagnostic is being made - the AQP diagnostic service is a single episode of care, for routine imaging which will be undertaken within a maximum of 20 working days of acceptance of the referral.
When considering ordering imaging, please bear in mind the following:
Referrals submitted without this information may be returned.
ESP and GPwSI colleagues should complete all fields of the referral form and send to DRSS via email d-icb.drss-orthopaedics@nhs.net
Any queries relating to a referral can be directed to DRSS Helpdesk on 01626 883 888
This is an administrative guideline created by DRSS to support referral process as outlined by NHS Devon.
Publication date: January 2018