Many scans in B.C. still not being reviewed by peers

Michael Walter | | Radiology Business | Practice Management

Following an investigation into misread scans back in 2011, government officials in British Columbia, Canada, promised there would be peer reviews of the work of radiologists. However, according to a new report by the Vancouver Sun, just two-thirds of radiologists from the area are having their readings looked over for a second opinion.

Sarah Plank, ministry spokesperson, said there was no delay, but it does take a lot of time to develop such a peer review system.

“A large-scale provincewide IT system isn’t something you can just turn on overnight,” Plank said, as quoted by the Sun.

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One third of scans still unchecked in some areas of B.C.

Michael Walter
Michael Walter, Managing Editor

Michael has more than 18 years of experience as a professional writer and editor. He has written at length about cardiology, radiology, artificial intelligence and other key healthcare topics.

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