Both private and public physiotherapists on P.E.I. are now able to order X-rays after completing specialized training.

The change will remove additional steps for patients, according to Health P.E.I. It means physiotherapists can refer them to schedule an appointment for an X-ray without having to send them to a family doctor, the emergency department or a walk-in clinic for the same referral.

"We're going to reduce the redundancy of services. So you're not going to multiple providers looking to …