Cancer doctor shortage ‘puts care at risk’
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Cancer doctor shortage ‘puts care at risk’

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-47616486 By Nick TriggleHealth correspondent A shortage of cancer doctors will hamper the ability of the NHS to provide cutting-edge care, experts are warning. A Royal College of Radiologists census of 62 major UK cancer centres found more than 7.5% of consultant posts were vacant, with services maintained only by large amounts…

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…

Radiologist shortage ‘affecting cancer care’ in the UK
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Radiologist shortage ‘affecting cancer care’ in the UK

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-45275071 By Hugh PymHealth editor A shortage of senior radiologists around the UK is causing delays for patients, and affecting cancer and other medical care. Radiologists’ leaders say the situation is unacceptable and must be tackled by ministers. Figures suggest their workload of reading and interpreting scans has increased by 30% between…