2) Can a patient who has an MRI scan done on them experience negative side effects due to the MRI equipment or procedure? I know that exposure to too much X-ray radiation can be detrimental to one's health. Since MRI scans produce better images of the brain than CT scans, which use X-ray particles, I was wondering there are patient related reasons when doctors may opt to order a CT
2) Can a patient who has an MRI scan done on them experience negative side effects due to the MRI equipment or procedure? I know that exposure to too much X-ray radiation can be detrimental to one's health. Since MRI scans produce better images of the brain than CT scans, which use X-ray particles, I was wondering there are patient related reasons when doctors may opt to order a CT