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EP.FRI.178 Audit of rejected radiological referrals at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee: Reasons and outcomes

Aishan Patil, John M. Scollay

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Abstract Background Rejected radiology requests in emergency-settings can be time-consuming for clinical and radiological staff; and can delay or even affect patient management plans and outcomes. Inappropriate or duplicate radiological requests additionally can be resource-wasting (according to data from Fairfield Independent Hospital, BUPA, St. Helen’s) - the approximate costs / scan are £160 for Ultrasound, £450-£675 for CT, £350- £525 for MRI. Methods Results Commonest reasons for rejection: Conclusions

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Abstract Background Rejected radiology requests in emergency-settings can be time-consuming for clinical and radiological staff; and can delay or even affect patient management plans and outcomes. Inappropriate or duplicate radiological requests additionally can be resource-wasting (according to data from Fairfield Independent Hospital, BUPA, St. Helen’s) - the approximate costs / scan are £160 for Ultrasound, £450-£675 for CT, £350- £525 for MRI. Methods Results Commonest reasons for rejection: Conclusions

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Abstract Background Rejected radiology requests in emergency-settings can be time-consuming for clinical and radiological staff; and can delay or even affect patient management plans and outcomes. Inappropriate or duplicate radiological requests additionally can be resource-wasting (according to data from Fairfield Independent Hospital, BUPA, St. Helen’s) - the approximate costs / scan are £160 for Ultrasound, £450-£675 for CT, £350- £525 for MRI. Methods Results Commonest reasons for rejection: Conclusions

Key concepts: Medicine, Radiological weapon, Audit, Radiological imaging, Wasting, Affect (linguistics), Radiology, Emergency medicine

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