What to expect during your MRI
Once the Centre receives licensing to perform MRIs, our diagnostic imaging team will go above and beyond to ensure patients are safe and comfortable throughout the entire procedure. Before your MRI, you will change into a patient gown in order to ensure your clothing doesn’t interfere with the test. Due to the magnetics in the machine, metal objects (jewelry, belts, hair pins, etc) cannot be worn. Hearing aides also need to be removed. Your technologist will review all of this with you before getting started. You’ll also complete a questionnaire that will notify our team of any implants or health conditions you may have, further ensuring your safety during the procedure.
During your MRI scan, you will lie on a table that then slides into a large MRI machine. You will be given earplugs or headphones to reduce the loud noises produced by the scanner, which are caused by the magnets moving. You will need to remain still during the scan, which can take anywhere from 20 to 90 minutes. A technologist will be with you the whole time, and you can communicate freely with them whenever you need to, including the use of a call button in case of emergency.
Important information for diagnostic imaging patients
Schroeder Ambulatory Centre is not currently accepting patients for MRI. We expect to begin offering these services by early 2026.
A physician referral will be required to book an appointment for medical imaging. If you don’t have a family doctor, you can request an appointment at our primary care clinic. Referrals can also be obtained from one of our onsite specialized clinics.
Prior to any imaging, patients can expect to have appropriate screening to ensure the most appropriate test is being performed and that there are no contraindications to the planned examination. For CT and MRI examinations metallic jewelry and hair pins should not be worn.
