I'm glad to know that somewhere in the world you can get a decent diagnostic, although it won't do me any good here in the US. I researched MRI machines and protocols in the US and here's what I found.
- the machines are the same (latest and greatest 1.5T Siemens or GE)
- in the US the doctor orders 'lumbar MRI'
- the machine settings for 'lumbar MRI' are specified by protocol
- the lumbar MRI resolution isn't that good because it's been decided that high resolution isn't needed for the lumbar spine
Anyway, the doctor gets what he gets. Could he write an MRI order and specify a higher resolution? I've never heard of this happening. Would insurance pay for the additional cost? I don't know.
That's what I learned before having a post-ADR MRI last year. If you know otherwise please do tell.
Jim
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