A GP guide on when to refer for imaging in headache
Here’s new thinking on how best to approach the decision
![Brain MRI scan](https://www.ausdoc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/tu_brain-mri-scan-istock-541831614-2.jpg)
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
For most doctors, however, the practical realities are far from simple.