X-Ray
If you’ve had an accident and suspect a bone might be broken or fractured, you’ll need an urgent x-ray. Fortunately, our GPs can refer you to get an x-ray onsite at our Botany Road health hub in Howick. X-ray imaging is open late night and after hours. Mercy Radiology Botany is open for x-rays 8.30 am – 9 pm, everyday.
Have a life threatening emergency?请致电 111
What conditions might I need to get an urgent x-ray for?
Have you hurt a limb and are experiencing trouble moving it? It’s not uncommon to fracture a bone even if you only had a minor accident or a fall.
Getting an x-ray is the best way to diagnose the cause of limb pain, which could be breaks or fractures. Keep in mind, if you have Osteoporosis, you may be more prone to fractures.
But it’s also a sensible path to checking out chest complaints where people have signs of pneumonia.
Signs you might need a chest x-ray for pneumonia include:
- chest pain
- a persistent cough that produces mucus
- strained breathing
- fever
Come to our Botany medical centre for an x-ray any day of the week.
Will ACC cover my x-ray costs?
Generally, people need an x-ray following an accident. So, if you’ve been playing some weekend sport and strain or sprained a joint of limb, it’s worth checking there is no break or fracture. It will be classed as an accident, so ACC will help with your trip to an urgent care GP and x-ray costs. This applies even if you need an x-ray after hours or late night.
At East Care, we’re lucky to have East Auckland’s full-service Radiology and imaging team onsite at our health hub. So, our GPs can refer you directly to Mercy Radiology Botany for your x-ray. Next, we’ll be sent the results by the Mercy team to work out the next steps. Furthermore, if you had a fracture, you can pop back for ongoing care in our Nurse-led fracture clinics. From GP to x-ray, to after care, you can do it all in the same Howick location.
Signs that you need an x-ray urgently for a broken bone or fracture
Are you unsure how serious your injury is? Sometimes we notice an injury gets worse as time goes on. You might be surprised to hear that x-rays are the most common reason people go to urgent care!
Some symptoms that suggest you might need an x-ray:
- Bruising or discolouration – If you’re seeing a lot of colourful changes to your skin, it’s a sign of tissue damage. A sprain or a strain can cause bruising, but if you have darkening colour, there could be a fracture.
- Swelling – Of course its common to have swelling when you injure yourself, but monitor the amount. It could be the sign of something more serious like a broken bone.
- Misshaped or deformity of the joint of limb – if you see any unusual bends or bows to limbs or joints, it’s definitely time to get an x-ray.
- However, if you see a severe bend with an obvious break, go straight to the hospital or call an ambulance on 111. Chances are it will need to be operated on or fixed in a hospital environment.
如何联络我们
- Email info@eastcare.co.nz
- Phone number (09) 277 1516
- Fax (09) 277 1515
- Address: 260 Botany Road, Howick 2013, Auckland
- Postal: PO Box 38306, Howick 2145, Auckland
Complementary onsite services
At our Botany Road premises, we offer a number of onsite services including a Pharmacy and Radiology to ensure your visit to the Centre is as stress free as possible.
Pre-register online before you arrive
Pre-registering saves you time in check-in.
常问问题
如您想在我们的诊所注册，您先需要填写我们初级卫生保健机构（Primary Health Organisation，简称 PHO）的注册表格。这是新西兰卫生部的规定。您还需要身份和资格 证明：
- 新西兰护照或新西兰出生证明，或
- 其它国家的护照与永久居民签证、居民签证、或 24 个月以上的工作签证
在注册表格上请注明你想注册在哪位还有接受新病人的医生名下。
在我们诊所新注册的病人需要约见我们的护士或医疗助理完成一个健康询问会诊。
在健康询问会诊中，护士将会测量您的身高、体重、血压等，和简单的跟您相谈病史 ，让我们的医疗团队更好了解您的健康状况。
完成健康询问会诊后便可以与医生会诊。
首次会诊时长如下：
| 年龄 | 健康询问会诊 | 医生会诊 | 总额 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-13 岁 | - | 15 分钟 免费 | 15 分钟 免费 |
| 13 至 17 岁 | - | 15 分钟 $13.00 | 15 分钟 $13.00 |
| 18 至 39 岁 | 15 分钟 $10.00 | 15 分钟* $19.50 | 30 分钟 $29.50 |
| 40 岁或以上 | 15 分钟 $10.00 | 30 分钟 $39.00 | 45 分钟 $49.00 |
* 注：如果您患有长期疾病，请预约 30 分钟。
请在会诊后尽快支付诊费。
您在首次会诊后便能使用您的 MyIndici 患者平台。
请在会诊后尽快支付诊费。没有付清的款项每月将会有 $10 额外行政费用。
任何其它额外治疗、化验、材料等，另行收费。
MyIndici 患者平台是一个可以让病人看到自己的健康资讯的安全网站。如果您想开通您的患者平台，请致电诊所 (09) 265 1325 或电邮至 info@ormistonmedical.co.nz。
14-17 years $14
18+ years $16
Urgent prescription $27.50
我们诊所的办公时间是周一至周五，上午 8:30 至下午 5:00。
在办公室见外请前往 East Care 急诊中心，260号 Botany Road, Golfland, Auckland 2013。
电话：(09) 277 1516
以下仅为诊费而已。其它治疗、化验、材料等，另行收费。
Under 14 Years - Free 14 - 17 years - $14 18 years & over - $16
无论您是面对面会诊、电话问诊、或是网上视频会诊，均一律按年龄收费。