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MRI safety gaps expose overlooked patient safety risks

Unlike CT scans or X-rays, MRI does not expose patients to ionizing radiation, helping cement its image as a lower-risk diagnostic tool. But patient safety experts say that perception has also contributed to a dangerous blind spot inside hospitals and imaging centers.

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