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Im having a heck of a time trying to get my doctor to order a ct scan instead of an xray! what can i do?

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Dr. Philip Galapon answered

Appropriate: In most cases, it is appropriate to get a plain film (regular X-ray) before CT scan due to cost, necessity, and that it is more complicated.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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Dr. Carl Decker answered

Why do you need CT?: Often a plain x-ray is all that you need to exclude a diagnosis such as pneumonia. What is the reason for your requesting a CT?

Dr Anyanwu and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Im having a heck of a time trying to get my doctor to order a ct scan instead of an xray! what can i do?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Philip Galapon answered

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Carl Decker answered

Dr Anyanwu and 2 doctors agreed

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