Is it possibe to get a cat scan without a dr requesting it?
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Many facilities offer "whole body" CT scanning.  They are not covered by health insurance, and they do not require a doctor's order (actually, the radiologist at the facility which performs these is considered the ordering physician, because ALL imaging procedures require a doctor's order, except yearly screening mammograms.  This is federal law).  You can do a Yahoo or Google search with "whole body CT scanning" and your town/county/area to find a facility near you.  You can read about these scans (including the controversy) at the link below:\n\nhttp://www.fda.gov/cdrh/ct/screening.html\n\nA word of warning about these whole body scans.  If they show a possible problem which needs more follow up, your insurance may not cover that follow up either.\n\nIf you are adamant that you want a CT scan, consider another physician.  But remember, if we did a CT scan on everybody who had an ache or pain, health care costs would be outrageous.  Many times, your symptoms do not warrent a CT scan.  CT scans are not good for every process...they are not a find all.  You should ask your physician why he/she does not believe you need a CT.  There may be a very good reason.  \n\nBy the way, I cannot remember ever doing a CT scan because someone could feel lumps under their ribs.
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In my experience no. It is best to see your doctor and get prescription medicine...
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Yes. Just go to your GP and describe your symptoms and he'll do the rest; referring you for the proper tests and all.
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I would suggest to her Dr. first, and see if he can get it ordered for her.  I just recently got help for my mother at home....
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You need to call around to different facilities in your area, if you have no insurance.  If you have insurance, you need to contact your insurance company to see which facilities are contracted with your insurance.\n\nIf you have no insurance, look up "physicans - radiology" or "x-ray" in your yellow pages.  Make sure you have a doctor's order in hand, and call around for prices.  If you have the order, you can tell the facility why they are doing the scan.  For example, doing a scan for blood in the urine or kidney stones will be a different procedure than a scan for abdominal pain.  Then the facility can accurately quote a price to you.  \n\nPrices will vary greatly, from state to state, and even from facility to facility  Our facility charges around $1350 for a CT abdomen with oral and IV contrast.  (California, outpatient facility)  The hospital in our town charges almost double that.\n\nA hospital facility will charge you for a technical fee and a professional fee.  The tech fee is for the service, and the prof fee is for the radiologist reading.  Most outpatient imaging facilities only have one charge.  So make sure you are clear about that when you get quotes.  Also, most outpatient facilities will give you a larger discount at time of service if the patient does not have insurance.  We offer a 20% discount if the procedure is paid in full at time of exam.
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You would have to contact your doctor either over the phone or in person in order to get a copy of them- it would not be possible to do it online.  Depending on the dr, they also might charge you a fee for a copy.
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U should not be able to pull health info up on the internet. It is too easy to hack into and woulg violate hippa laws. U will have to wait for ur appointment. U can go to the hospital and talk to a patient liason or social worker and request a copy of ur medical record, but u should really wait for the dr.
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Hi!\nI saw your dilemma and the thought came that either you could contact the manufacturers of pet-scans directly (here's a link to a list of manufacturers that might help you http://www.medibix.com/CompanySearch.jsp?cs_choice=c&clt_choice=t&treepath=17094&stype=i\nAnd/OR \nperhaps you could contact the nearest hospital with a petscan unit and ask them if they have any ideas how to find out if there is a hospital in the continental United States with a large enough unit for your dad.\nI hope this helps you.\nBlessings and Prayers,\nHugh H
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check with your doctor.
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daddio,\nThe current technology used for cat scans cause no known harm. To read more about this, view my sources linked below. Good luck!
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Do you want them scanned?  or mailed?
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No, not usually, but get it seen by a doctor anyway...;
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Who said she needed a CT Scan? And what was the surgery for? There is not enough information in your details.  They are to vague. Going by what your saying she is IN the military so she should be part of TriWest Healthcare Alliance. If your having problems then it would be a good idea to get a consult from her Primary Care Dr to have a referral on the outside (civilian) and see a specialist and see if the specialist has the same diagnosis.  If she does not get a referral she can still see an outside Dr but will have to pay for it. If she goes through TriWest, they will pay for it. There is a TriWest representative in every Military hospital. Have her talk to them.  Good Luck. I have sent you their website.
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Hi.  I just did a Google Search and am going to send you the link.\nIt did state that as of now there are no screening test. :(\n\nI think you will like this site as it does give alot of information regarding different tests that you can take if the Dr. thinks you might have it..\n\nI Care!!!!\n\n~Linda S~\naka\n~longleggedblonde1378~
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my doctor has never had an issue with this..It would seem pretty shady to me if they did have a problem with it.
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ask the doctor for one
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you can get a scanner (dont think there expensive)