The real cost of a preventive health scan goes well beyond the price tag
Doing a CT or PET scan just for fun is not a great idea, because of the radiation dose received.<p>However, MRI is completely benign. It doesn&#x27;t expose patients to any dangerous radiation and is minimally intrusive (you just need an IV for contrast).<p>The justification &quot;but then we&#x27;ll have to check the findings!&quot; is super-weak.