title: CT and MRI scanning. Specialised imaging techniques.
abstract: Advanced diagnostic imaging methods, while offering many benefits to patients, have caused concern because of the additive nature of the technologies and their costs. The authors outline the indications for the use of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, discuss costs, availability and major indications for use, and recommend increased use of imaging algorithms in the selection of diagnostic tests.
authors.affiliation: Health Technology Division, Australian Institute of Health, Canberra.
authors.forename: B L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Crowe
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Hailey
mesh_terms: D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics; D012449:Safety; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics