Medical appropriateness criteria are available to help referring physicians and other providers determine the most appropriate imaging procedure in a specific situation.

One of the best known set of criteria is the evidence-based American College of Radiology (ACR) Appropriateness Criteria^®. These criteria are available online and can be accessed at www.acr.org under "Quality and Patient Safety, ACR Appropriateness Criteria" or by clicking on the link below.

Use of these criteria can help a practicing physician determine the most appropriate imaging study to use in order to improve patient outcomes and safety.