CT and MRI Services in Alberta: Comparisons With Other Health Care Systems

The aims of the report are to:

• illustrate the capacity in Alberta to diagnose and manage health problems with the help of these important technolgies
• compare the numbers, age and utilizaiton of CT and MRI scanners in Alberta, and the wait times for MRI and CT exams, with those in other health systems
• draw attentiont oissues related to the safety and value for money of CT and MRI services