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GP requests for MRI scans
Ramifications of magnetic resonance imaging in general practice
BMJ 2024; 387 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.q2789 (Published 12 December 2024) Cite this as: BMJ 2024;387:q2789
- David J Swienton, consultant radiologist
- Imaging department, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, UK
- david.swienton{at}uhl-tr.nhs.uk
I agree with Mathew that GPs should have access to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), particularly in light of waiting times.1 This must be tempered with the resources required for scanning, reporting, and acting on results, however.
The national …
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