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    Direct access to diagnostic ultrasound for General Practice (GP) significantly improves patient care by reducing wait times and enabling informed specialist referrals. This study supports expanding direct GP access to ultrasound services nationwide.

    Area of Science:

    • Radiology
    • Medical Imaging
    • General Practice

    Background:

    • Direct access referral for radiological investigations from General Practice (GP) is crucial for timely diagnosis, bypassing lengthy hospital-based specialty referrals.
    • Improving access to hospital radiology services is a key recommendation by the Health Information and Quality Authority for patient referrals.
    • This study reviewed GP referrals for ultrasound investigations at a tertiary teaching hospital over seven months.

    Discussion:

    • The study analyzed 1,090 GP-referred ultrasounds, identifying positive findings in 30.46% of cases.
    • Median waiting time from referral to investigation was 56 days.
    • Significant findings included abdominal aortic aneurysms, metastatic disease, and lymphoma, highlighting the diagnostic value.

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    • Direct GP access to ultrasound facilitates informed decisions regarding specialist referrals.
    • Only 6.5% of patients required follow-up imaging, and 3.2% were recommended for specialty referral, indicating efficient triage.
    • The study demonstrates the clinical utility and efficiency of direct access ultrasound for general practitioners.

    Outlook:

    • Findings support the case for national direct access to diagnostic ultrasound for general practitioners.
    • Expanding direct access can optimize diagnostic pathways and resource allocation within healthcare systems.
    • Further research could explore the long-term impact and cost-effectiveness of widespread direct access ultrasound programs.