Numerous surveys have shown that patients don’t know a lot about radiology or what radiologists and technologists do. Could articles such as this patient-focused look at MRI examinations from the women’s health magazine SELF be a step toward helping patients learn more about radiology as a whole?

The guide explains what MRIs are, what will be expected of patients before undergoing an MRI, and other important details. It’s written in a relaxed tone that patients may appreciate if they find the article while anxiously typing words into their favorite search engine.

“Unfortunately, sometimes getting an MRI (which stands for magnetic resonance imaging) is just a medically necessary evil,” the author wrote. “In that case, you’ll have to schlep over to your local radiology clinic or hospital to spend some quality time inside a machine that lets doctors see what’s up inside your body. If the thought sends shivers down your spine, there’s some good news: MRIs often aren’t as scary as they seem.”

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