In a method and system for controlling an examination process that includes medical imaging, which initially a first examination-relevant item of information is input and, based on this first information, first measures of the examination process are automatically established. A first segment of the examination process is subsequently automatically controlled according to at least one part of the first measures. During this first segment or subsequently, a second item of information is input and, based on this second information as well as on the first segment of the examination process, second measures are automatically established. A second segment of the examination process is automatically controlled according to at least one part of these second measures. In the system, an input unit allows input of the information, and a computer automatically establishes the measures, and a control unit controls the examination process.