title: Cost versus efficacy of magnetic resonance imaging.
abstract: Magnetic resonance imaging offers new and improved diagnostic capabilities in all body parts and organ systems. Examinations can be quicker, safer and less expensive than traditional radiological procedures. The cost/efficiency of magnetic resonance imaging is under active evaluation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Royal Perth Hospital, Western Australia.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Khangure
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Ives
mesh_terms: D002493:Central Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000191:economics; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D006801:Humans; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography / Q000191:economics; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000191:economics*; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000191:economics