Standards & Guidelines
In keeping with our mission to promote safe, efficient and quality healthcare for Canadians, the Canadian Association of Radiologists works closely with recognized experts and other professional bodies to develop national standards and guidelines. Our goal is to ensure the optimal procedure is done in the optimal way so that Canadians can benefit fully from diagnostic imaging and from the skills and expertise of radiologists.
National Standards
The CAR’s evidence‐based standards define the principles of practice that will obtain the best radiological result. Serving as guidelines for healthcare professionals and industry, CAR standards promote high quality care for diagnosis and treatment.
National Guideline
The CAR has developed Diagnostic Imaging Referral Guidelines to help physicians order the most appropriate and effective diagnostic imaging procedure for specific clinical circumstances. Click here to download a national guideline.