Clinical Queries
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- Who actually reports on the scans?
- What happens if an abnormality has shown up during a scan or test?
Q. Who actually reports on the scans?
A. The reports for X-Ray and imaging are provided by a reporting house in the UK which has other contracts with the NHS. The ultrasound and cardiac physiological measurement results are provided by the operators. Endoscopy results are provided by the endoscopists. All staff have received an induction and competency assessment and the doctors are on the GMC specialist register. The reporting house has its own robust clinical audit processes which includes a 10% independent audit and a continuing review of the applicable KPI's.
Q. What happens if an abnormality has shown up during a scan or test?
A. For any conditions requiring urgent attention, the London NHS Diagnostic Service will contact the referrer within 24 hours.
If for any reason the London NHS Diagnostic Service cannot contact the referrer they will speak directly to the local hospital consultant or may recommend that the patient attends the local Accident and Emergency Department.
