Did you know Insight Medical Imaging accepts all medical requisition forms from your doctor? It doesn’t matter if the form has another brand, logo, or colour. We will accommodate you and complete your exam as soon as possible.

What is the purpose of a requisition form?

Requisition forms, sometimes called referral forms, are required by your doctor or practitioner to complete an imaging exam for a medical assessment. These forms direct our technologists by outlining where diagnostic imaging is needed, such as your left shoulder or abdomen. An imaging exam cannot occur without a requisition form from your doctor.

A requisition form also provides our team with important patient history and relevant information that may impact how your imaging exam is performed. Something that might seem trivial to you, such as diabetes, possible pregnancy, or specific medication, can significantly affect the procedure or exam results.

Requisition forms also contain information about physical findings and provisional diagnoses that may help our radiologists interpret your exam results.

Some patients may suffer an injury at work. In these circumstances, their form may also contain insurance orWorkers’ Compensation Board (WCB) details needed for Alberta Health regulations.

Your requisition form includes valuable information required for an accurate and timely diagnosis. Your exam cannot be completed without it. You can bring it to your scheduled appointment or send us an electronic versionin advance through our encrypted website portal.

Why do requisition forms look different?

While you may have grown up with one family doctor, your community is likely home to many physicians offering similar services. Diagnostic imaging is no different. Edmonton and the surrounding communities are home to numerous diagnostic imaging providers, all of which have unique requisition forms branded as their company standards. These forms may resemble the following examples:

You can choose your imaging clinic.

When your doctor provides you with one of these requisitions, your first instinct may be to call and visit one of the locations listed on the form. Patients are often unaware they can book their exam wherever and with whomever they choose.

The differences between requisition forms are mainly cosmetic, as each diagnostic imaging provider will design their forms with specific colours, fonts, and design styles to set them apart from other imaging companies.

The content on your form is the same. Any technologist or radiologist from any imaging clinic can interpret the content on your requisition form.

You can book your exam at the locations listed on your requisition or with another imaging provider. The choice is yours. Sometimes, calling another provider, such as Insight Medical Imaging, can translate into an earlier or more convenient appointment, saving you days or weeks of waiting.

Additionally, if you are looking for an X-ray exam. You can bring any company’s requisition form to an Insight Medical Imaging location. We offer walk-in and extended hours for X-ray services at many of our clinics in Edmonton and surrounding areas. If we’re in your neighbourhood, you could save time by visiting one of our clinics. We will gladly perform your walk-in x-ray exam as soon as possible.

All requisitions are important, regardless of their colour

The choice is yours. You can take your requisition form to the imaging exam provider of your choice. Do your research and pick a location that suits you best. You are not confined to one business or another because of the colours or logo on your requisition. Your health and well-being are our top priority because everyone deserves empathic healthcare that provides clear answers.