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Field strength, who reports the scan, how fast you get the images, and whether a referral is required matter more than the brochur...
Preventive and focused scans sometimes show a cyst, a nodule or wear and tear that was not the reason for the exam.
Reports are written for doctors. Words like unremarkable, lesion and incidental do not all mean the same thing.
MRI does not use X-rays. In pregnancy it is still reserved for questions that cannot wait, and contrast is usually avoided.
Some implants are MRI-conditional. Others are not. The clinic needs the exact device name before you book.
An MRI scan is a painless imaging test that uses magnets and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the inside of the body.
What the WBO prohibits for asymptomatic screening without a licence — and what it means for you.
Realistic expectations: MRI excels for solid organs, but does not replace colonoscopy, mammography or lung CT.
Higher field strength means a better signal, which buys sharper images or a shorter scan. Explained for patients.
Hospital versus private clinic: when you can book an MRI without a referral.
Standard and premium packages from roughly €1,500 to €2,750, and why basic insurance does not cover them.
Many private clinics will scan you without a GP letter. Insurance usually will not pay for that visit.
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