Category: Hospitals
Address: Wairau Hospital, Hospital Road
Blenheim
Marlborough
7201
New Zealand
Blenheim
Marlborough
7201
New Zealand
Phone: 03 520 9910
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In New Zealand an MRI is arranged through a referral from a doctor, specialist or, for many injuries, a physiotherapist under ACC. Most MRI scans take 20 to 60 minutes.
CT scans need a referral from a doctor or specialist. The scan itself usually takes 5 to 15 minutes.
Most ultrasound scans need a referral from a GP, midwife, specialist or physiotherapist. Most scans take 15 to 45 minutes.
X-rays need a referral from a doctor, nurse practitioner, physiotherapist or other registered referrer. An X-ray usually takes 5 to 15 minutes.
Free screening mammograms are provided through BreastScreen Aotearoa for eligible women in the programme age range; enrol through Time to Screen. A mammogram appointment usually takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
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