Recommended by: Stephan J. Macaluso, Librarian
Call Number: Stacks RC78.7.N83 J69 2008
Ever wonder why Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is today’s “go-to” diagnostic procedure? Why radiologists prefer black & white MRI images to color? Or why they prefer to look at the images instead of the equally revealing numerical data created by the same machines? Kelly’s investigation into MRI technologies uncover a number of myths about whether an MRI is always useful or required. Like the one perpetuated by movies and TV dramas, where MRI can see exactly what's wrong with patients, and even fix what ails them. Our own highly visual culture is also to blame for this misperception. And insurance companies, MRI and drug manufacturers, the legal system and even physicians themselves are also complicit in the overuse and over reliance on MRI technology. A very readable current history of MRI that may change the way you see the medical profession.
