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Use of radiological facilities by general practitioners.

W J Mair, J S Berkeley, L A Gillanders

    British Medical Journal
    |September 21, 1974
    PubMed
    Summary

    General practitioners referred 11,360 patients for diagnostic radiology in 1973. About 34% of examinations revealed abnormalities, with chest X-rays and barium meals being most common.

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    Area of Science:

    • Radiology
    • General Practice
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Diagnostic radiology referrals by general practitioners (GPs) are a key component of healthcare delivery.
    • Understanding referral patterns and their outcomes is crucial for optimizing resource allocation and patient care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the volume, types, and outcomes of direct diagnostic radiological referrals made by general practitioners in the Aberdeen area.
    • To investigate factors influencing referral rates, such as practice type and geographic location.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective study of 11,360 direct referrals to diagnostic radiological facilities from Aberdeen GPs in 1973.
    • Analysis of referral rates, examination types (chest X-ray, barium meal), and detection rates of abnormalities.
    • Comparison of referral patterns between singlehanded and group practices, and urban versus rural practitioners.

    Main Results:

    • Referrals constituted approximately 12% of adult radiology in city departments; barium meals were half of outpatient contrast studies.
    • Chest X-rays and barium meals were the most frequent procedures, with 34% of all examinations showing abnormalities.
    • Referral rates varied: singlehanded and rural GPs referred fewer patients, especially those over 15 miles from the city.

    Conclusions:

    • General practitioner referrals represent a significant volume of diagnostic imaging, with a substantial detection rate of abnormalities.
    • Practice characteristics (group vs. singlehanded) and location (urban vs. rural) influence radiology referral patterns.
    • Further research into referral appropriateness and efficiency could enhance diagnostic radiology utilization.

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