X-Rays Available
At New Plymouth Chiropractic Clinic we have our own modern X-ray suite available as Dr Haldane is qualified to take and read x-ray films. X-ray investigations are only performed when clinically indicated, as are all the examination procedures, tests and any further investigations performed at our clinic, or ordered from outside our clinic.
X-ray is treated like any other investigation/examination at New Plymouth Chiropractic clinic in that we have no “routines”. What we do is determined by what you tell us, and what we find along the way. Therefore whether or not we need any x-rays, and how many, to determine the cause of your problems, will be discussed with you at the time.
If X-rays are required it is certainly very convenient, (especially with acute cases), to be able to do them immediately within the clinic, and they are available immediately by our modern generation II digital radiography, meaning there is no delay in forming an accurate diagnosis and starting treatment immediately if that is appropriate.
We do however put huge emphasis on taking the time to make a thorough informed diagnosis before we consider what treatment may or may not be appropriate for you.
To hold a licence to take X-rays in New Zealand is governed by the National Radiation Laboratory/ESR, and restricted to duly qualified practitioners.