2012 CAR Diagnostic Imaging Referral Guidelines
A listing of Canadian imaging referral guidelines
Referral Guidelines at a Glance
- Section A: Central nervous system
- Section B: Head and neck
- Section C: Spine
- Section D: Musculoskeletal system
- Section E: Cardiovascular
- Section F: Thoracic
- Section G: Gastrointestinal system
- Section H: Urological, adrenal and genitourinary systems
- Section I: Obstetrics and gynaecology
- Section J: Trauma
- Section K: Cancer
- Section L: Pediatrics
- Section M: Breast disease
ACR Appropriateness Criteria
American college of radiology provides a portal of somewhat more exhaustive guidelines. These may not be tailored as optimally to Canadian practice patterns or system resources, but are well referenced and useful for specific scenarios.