subject: What is magnetic resonance imaging? [print this page] magnetic resonance imaging is a very effective scan that can be used on all parts of the body. It provides a clear picture for a physician to be able to diagnose and treat a host of serious illnesses and diseases. Because of its usefulness and success rate, it is one of the most useful diagnostic medical imaging scans that exist today. A PACS imaging system takes MRI scans one step further by allowing a filmless process for improved diagnosis.
