EXHIBIT 23


                 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in the previously filed Registration Statement (Form S-8, No.
333-16123) of our report dated September 24, 1999, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements of InSight Health Services Corp. included
in the Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 1999.


                                           /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


Orange County, California
September 24, 1999