GP Referred mri

How do i provide the service

You will need to complete compulsory training if you are interested in providing the GPMRI service. The training is a two hour in-person session and includes an overview of the clinical indications for MRI, referral and claiming process, and hands on training in assessment techniques. The latter will be provided in small groups by a GPMRI trained physiotherapist.

Eligible GPs and NPs working in General Practice can register their interest for upcoming training sessions by emailing: GPMRI@healthhb.co.nz For any further enquiries please contact: GPMRI@healthhb.co.nz

Service information

The ACC-funded GP Referred MRI (GPMRI) service enables General Practitioners (GPs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) working in General Practice who have completed the required training to directly refer patients with knee, lumbar (L-Spine) or neck (C-Spine) injuries that meet specific clinical criteria for MRI.

See HHB Health Pathways for clinical pathways and patient eligibility criteria:  

  1. GPMRI – general information
  2. Knee
  3. Cervical spine
  4. Lumbar spine