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Medical Imaging
Appropriate medical imaging contributes towards improved patient care and ensures vital imaging is available when most needed .
What Happens When Imaging Is Ordered and Used Appropriately?
- Waitlists for imaging are shorter
- Patients undergo the right tests and experience less harm
- Patients are exposed to less radiation
- Emergency departments become less congested
- Critical imaging tests are available when we most need them
- Coordination of care is improved
- Patients are introduced to alternative care options
Appropriate medical imaging is a cornerstone of quality care. Canadian studies suggest a wide variation in inappropriate medical imaging rates, ranging up to 24%.
Imaging is an invaluable resource and we want to ensure that it is available for those that need it the most!
Find more information about medical imaging during COVID-19 here.
Support Along Your Journey
Clinical resources and tools to support medical imaging!
Key Contact
Sarah Carriere
Director, Health System Improvement (Acute & Long-Term Care)
scarriere@bcpsqc.ca
604.668.8215