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Injury X-rays in New Zealand: What to Expect for a Broken Bone
Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated August 2026 Short answer: An X-ray is usually the first test for a suspected broken bone, because it is good at showing problems…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 23 No comments -
Ultrasound in Hawke’s Bay: Where to Go and How to Book
Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated August 2026 Short answer: You need a healthcare-provider referral for an ultrasound in Hawke’s Bay; you cannot self-refer. Unity allows patients with a…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 23 No comments -
How Imaging Referrals Work in New Zealand: Who Can Refer You
Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated August 2026 Short answer: You almost always need a referral for a scan in New Zealand — for an X-ray, CT, ultrasound or…
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
