Read HIQA's guidelines on the use of medical radiological procedures in asymptomatic individuals.

HIQA has developed guidelines for justifying medical radiological procedures for early detection of disease in people who have no known disease or symptoms and not as part of a health screening programme. Justification means making sure that the benefits outweigh the risks involved.

These guidelines apply to any person or organisation conducting medical radiological procedures. This includes individual professionals involved in the provision of medical radiological procedures in dental and medical settings.
The guidelines were developed following the completion of a scoping review and engaging with relevant stakeholders.