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3. Once the MRI is complete, the reports will be faxed to the referring physician and
the Athletic Training Staff. After the report has been sent to the
Certified/Licensed Athletic Trainer, he/she will make the follow-up appointment
with the referring physician.
Athlete should be provided the following information to take with them to the hospital or
other provider’s office for medical services:
1. MD order for MRI.
2. Copy of their personal primary insurance card (front and back of card will be needed),
unless they have their card with them.
3. Copy of K&K insurance information. (If services to be provided are due to a sport
related injury)
4. Copy of the UNCW Medical Records and Insurance Release form.
STEPS FOR REFERRING STUDENT-ATHLETES: GENERAL MEDICINE
ISSUES
If a student-athlete will be having services provided by the UNCW Student Health
Center, the following steps need to be followed:
1. The student-athlete will report to the Athletic Training Staff for all injuries or illnesses
that might interfere with their ability to practice or participate in their sport. The studentathlete
should see his/her team Certified/Licensed Athletic Trainer as soon as possible
after an injury or illness occurs.
2. At that time, an evaluation will be performed by a Certified/Licensed Athletic Trainer
to determine the extent of the injury/illness and the student-athletes ability to practice or
compete that day. If necessary, a medical referral will be made for the student-athlete
with the Student Health Center and a written referral will be sent with the student-athlete
so appropriate treatment can be initiated.
3. Once the student-athlete is seen by one of the providers with SHC, the provider will
send a copy of the written referral and recommendation back to the Certified/Licensed
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