Repeat radiographs in GP referrals to an orthopaedic clinic.
Repeat radiographs are expensive, both financially and in terms of cancer risks. This study looks at new referrals to an orthopaedic clinic, and examines the extent and some of the causes of the problem.
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Department of Clinical Radiology, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005194:Family Practice / Q000458:organization & administration; D006300:Health Services Misuse / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D011859:Radiography; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012606:Scotland