A GP guide on when to refer for imaging in headache
Here’s new thinking on how best to approach the decision
18th January 2019
Deciding when to order brain imaging in general practice should, in theory, be relatively straightforward: most current guidelines rely on the identification of ‘red flags’, that are aimed at providing clarity.1,2
New research raises questions about the value of imaging in headache.
For most doctors, however, the practical realities are far from simple.
In fact, many doctors
