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Plain film reporting in the UK.

J F Rose1, S Gallivan

  • 1Department of Radiology, Harrogate District Hospital.

Clinical Radiology
|September 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

A UK survey found that while most radiologists believe all plain radiographs should be reported, a significant percentage are not, often due to delays impacting patient care.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Healthcare Management
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Non-reporting and delayed reporting of plain radiographs are potential issues in UK hospitals.
  • Radiological reports are crucial for accurate clinical diagnosis and patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the extent of non-reporting and delayed reporting of plain radiographs in UK hospitals.
  • To understand radiologists' perspectives on reporting practices.

Main Methods:

  • A confidential postal questionnaire was distributed to consultant radiologists across the UK.
  • 565 responses were analyzed, representing 45% of the consultant radiologist workforce.

Main Results:

  • 58% of radiologists believed all plain films should be reported by a radiologist.
  • Only 16% reported that all films were consistently reported.
  • 22% indicated that over 10% of films were never reported, with fracture clinic and outpatient films most affected.

Conclusions:

  • A substantial number of radiological examinations in the UK go unreported or are reported late.
  • There is a discrepancy between ideal reporting standards and current practices.
  • Further research is necessary to determine the clinical significance of these reporting delays and omissions.

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