Assessing Appropriateness of CT and MRI Referrals for Headache and Lumbar: A Canadian Perspective on Patient-Centered Referrals
Inappropriate diagnostic imaging is a burgeoning problem within the Canadian healthcare system and imposes considerable burdens to efficiency and timeliness of care. Low back pain and headaches affect an immense portion of the general population and have become exceedingly common complaints from patients seeking diagnostic imaging from primary care physicians.
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - Category: Radiology Authors: Mark Khoury, Michael Tolentino, Zak Haj-Ahmad, Courtney Lilek, Madelyn P. Law Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
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