Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Alberta Health Services - Provincial Health Services
- Description
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a medical imaging technique used in Diagnostic Imaging to investigate the anatomy and function of the body in both health and disease.
MRI scanners use strong magnetic fields and radiowaves to form images of the body. The technique is widely used in hospitals for medical diagnosis, staging of disease and for follow-up without exposure to ionizing radiation.
Used for many exams, including: head, spine, heart, bone / joints, and abdomen.
Key Provider: licensed practical nurses (LPNs), medical radiology technologists(MRTs), radiologists, registered nurses (RNs) - Eligibility
- No
- Application Process
- Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
A legal guardian must accompany all patients under the age of 18, or any patient that does not have the capcity to consent. Mature minors may be able to give consent.
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: Yes,An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.
- Telephone
- 403-955-8992
- Fax
- 403-476-1817
- Languages
- Interpreter/Translation services
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes - This facility is wheelchair accessible and has an elevator on site.
Other disabled access: N/A - - Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- May 3, 2024
- Address
- Bankview; 1820 Richmond Road SW
Calgary, AB, T2T 5C7
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon06:45 AM to 11:15 PMTue06:45 AM to 11:15 PMWed06:45 AM to 11:15 PMThu06:45 AM to 11:15 PMFri06:45 AM to 11:15 PMSat06:45 AM to 03:00 PMSun06:45 AM to 03:00 PM
On call coverage after hours.