A radiology review prompted by concerns of the work of a locum consultant has identified 12 major discrepancies in the reading of radiology images, so far. The Northern Trust Medical Director, Dr Seamus O\u2019Reilly stated, \u201cMost of these concern CT scans where inaccurate initial reading of the scans could, or is likely to, have had an impact on the patient\u2019s clinical treatment and outcome.\u201d <\/p>\n
The Trust\u2019s Radiology Review relates to the work of a locum consultant radiologist who was engaged by the Trust from July 2019 to February 2020 and reported on 13,030 images during that time. The review concerns radiology images taken in Antrim Area Hospital, Causeway Hospital, Whiteabbey Hospital, Mid Ulster Hospital as well as the Ballymena Health and Care Centre. More than 9,000 patients were informed that their images were being reviewed. <\/p>\n
So far, the Review Panel have completed the review of 2,434 images, almost one fifth of the total. Each image is being categorised on a scale from one to five levels, with a Level 5 category meaning that no discrepancy has been found up to Level 1, meaning that a major discrepancy has been identified that could have had immediate and significant clinical impact. The Level 2 category also concerns a major discrepancy, with probable clinical impact. Dr Seamus O\u2019Reilly confirmed that to date, there are 12 Level 1\u2019s and 2\u2019s.<\/p>\n
A further 88 images have been categorised as Level 3 which means there was a minor discrepancy, but unlikely to have had any impact on the patient\u2019s care or treatment. <\/p>\n
Dr O\u2019Reilly has advised that they hope to complete the process as soon as possible and send out closure letters to those patients who\u2019s review of images has confirmed no cause for concern. <\/p>\n
Clearly anyone caught up in this latest recall will not be put at ease until they have been furnished with an all-clear by the Trust.<\/p>\n
O\u2019Reilly Stewart Healthcare is acting on behalf of many patients caught up in recalls in Northern Ireland. If you or any member of your family has been affected by the issues raised then please don\u2019t hesitate to contact us for expert advice (02890321000, info@oreillystewart.com)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A radiology review prompted by concerns of the work of a locum consultant has identified 12 major discrepancies in the reading of radiology images, so far. The Northern Trust Medical Director, Dr Seamus O\u2019Reilly stated, \u201cMost of these concern CT scans where inaccurate initial reading of the scans could, or is likely to, have had […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"class_list":["post-2640","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorised"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n