Pencoed academy tackles NHS Wales radiologist shortage
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Pencoed academy tackles NHS Wales radiologist shortage

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-47144718 By Owain ClarkeBBC Wales health correspondent The head of a new NHS academy believes it can be a “game changer” in training more radiologists to meet a shortfall in Wales. Technological advances mean more and more patients are given scans to help in their diagnosis and treatment. But current staff have…

Heart patients ‘miss out on crucial scans’
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Heart patients ‘miss out on crucial scans’

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-46126109 By BBC Health news Deadly cases of heart disease are being missed because of a shortage of scanners and radiologists, according to cardiac imaging experts. They claim thousands of Scottish patients with chest pains are missing out on potentially life-saving scans. Their research estimates that just 27% of people with…