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EXHIBIT 99.5
LETTER OF INSTRUCTION
To My Bank or Broker:
This letter instructs you to exercise the Election with respect to shares of
common stock, $.01 par value, of Radiologix, Inc., which you hold for the
account of the undersigned in the manner specified below.
It is understood that the Election is subject to (i) the terms, conditions
and limitations set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus, dated
September 14, 2000, of Radiologix, receipt of which is acknowledged by the
undersigned, (ii) the terms of the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of
Merger, dated as of September 12, 2000, as amended, and as the same may be
amended from time to time, a conformed copy of which appears as Annex A to the
Proxy Statement (the "Merger Agreement"), and (iii) the Election form.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF NUMBER OF SHARES NUMBER OF SHARES
NAME AND ADDRESS OF BENEFICIAL OWNER SHARES OF RADIOLOGIX SUBJECT TO TO BE EXCHANGED FOR
OF RADIOLOGIX COMMON STOCK COMMON STOCK HELD STOCK ELECTION* $7.25 CASH
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Total**....................................
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* Any stock election must be for more than 3,000 shares. Any stock election
that relates to 3,000 or fewer shares will be null and void.
** The actual number of shares of Radiologix common stock converted into cash
or stock will depend upon the application of the proration procedures set
forth in the Merger Agreement.
Dated: , 2000
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(Telephone No.)
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