The provincial health minister announcing members of its newly established MRI advisory group.
The group will oversee the development of an MRI management model, future acquisition and deployment of MRI technology, funding, and criteria for MRI technology in the province.
The advisory group includes Fredericton lawyer Gordon Petrie as chair, as well as a representative from the Department of Health and senior imaging directors from both of the regional health authorities.
A radiologist based out of Toronto will also serve as an external advisor.
The group will have a report ready for government by October 31st.