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Can you get a scan without a referral in NZ? The real rules
Short answer: No for a CT, MRI or ultrasound. You cannot self-refer, public or private, and even the most open private clinic we checked asks for a referral. Paying changes…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 22 No comments -
Pelvic MRI for Endometriosis in NZ: What It Can Show
Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated August 2026 Short answer: Pelvic MRI is not the primary test for diagnosing endometriosis. Its clearest role is in secondary care, where it…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 22 No comments -
PET-CT Scans in the South Island: Where to Go and Who Refers You
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, RadiologistLast updated August 2026 Short answer: A PET-CT is a specialist scan, usually for cancer, that you cannot book yourself — a doctor has to refer…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 22 No comments -
How to Check Radiology Staff Registration in NZ
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, RadiologistLast updated August 2026 Short answer: Use the Medical Radiation Technologists Board (MRTB) public register for a medical imaging technologist, MRI technologist, nuclear medicine technologist or…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 22 No comments -
Radiology Interpreter and Communication Support NZ
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, RadiologistLast updated August 2026 Short answer: Ask for an interpreter or communication support when the radiology appointment is booked. Name your preferred language, dialect, written language,…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 22 No comments -
AI in Radiology in NZ: Is a Human Still in Charge?
Dr. Mark Bekhit, RadiologistLast updated August 2026 In brief Short answer: In New Zealand, a qualified radiologist stays responsible for what your scan means — artificial intelligence is a support…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 21 No comments -
Who Works at a Radiology Clinic in NZ? Staff Roles
Dr. Mark Bekhit, RadiologistLast updated August 2026 In brief Short answer: Different examinations have different regulated practitioners. Under New Zealand's regulated scopes, a medical imaging technologist performs X-rays and can…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 21 No comments -
Radiology Feedback and Complaints in NZ: Your Rights
Dr. Mark BekhitLast updated July 2026 In brief Short answer: If something about your scan was not right — a long wait, confusing instructions, a result you never received, or…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 21 No comments -
Interventional Radiology Training in NZ: Patient Guide
Dr. Mark BekhitLast updated July 2026 In brief Short answer: As at 30 July 2026, a recognised New Zealand radiology specialist is compared with a seven-year pathway: two years of…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 21 No comments -
Mobile Imaging Safety in NZ: What to Check Before You Book
Dr. Mark Bekhit, RadiologistLast updated July 2026 In brief Short answer: A mobile scan brought to a home, ward or rest home can be as safe as one in a…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 21 No comments
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