Big and Expensive
MRI machines are very big and cost a lot of money.
Because they're expensive, not every hospital has an MRI machine.
Larger hospitals in cities usually have at least one MRI machine.
Smaller hospitals might not have their own MRI machines.
These hospitals might use other machines like X-rays or CT scanners alternatively.
Some small hospitals share MRI machines with other hospitals.
Doctors decide if you need an MRI based on what they need to see inside your body.
Hospitals use different ways to make sure you get the best care, whether they have an MRI or not.