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Application Detail
Description of Medical Service
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to image the breast when there is a discrepancy between clinical examination findings and conventional imaging findings.Description of Medical Condition
Patients diagnosed with breast cancer present either with a palpable lump or abnormality noted on screening (usually on mammogram and confirmed on ultrasound).Reason for Application
New MBS itemMedical Service Type
Investigative medical servicePrevious Application Number
1333Associated Documentation
Application Form
Application Form (PDF 463 KB)Application Form (Word 271 KB)
PICO Confirmation
PICO Confirmation (Word 188 KB)PICO Confirmation (PDF 902 KB)
Consultation Survey
Consultation Survey (PDF 97 KB)Consultation Survey (Word 508 KB)
Assessment Report
-Public Summary Document
MSAC, in conjunction with the applicant, requested that Application 1464 - Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for improved definition of the breast cancer primary be placed on hold.MSAC has referred this application to the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) for a Targeted Health System and Community Organisation Research grant opportunity. The MRFF provides an opportunity to support research that addresses questions that focus on the comparative effectiveness of health services and areas of health system practice with low or insubstantial evidence.
MSAC will review the research when it becomes available.