Recommendation ID
DG37/3
Question

The committee recommended studies to collect data on the rates of cancelled CT scans, whether cancelled appointments are filled and the effect on patients' experience before and after the introduction of point-of-care (POC) creatinine devices to radiology departments.

Any explanatory notes
(if applicable)

Source guidance details

Comes from guidance
Point-of-care creatinine devices to assess kidney function before CT imaging with intravenous contrast
Number
DG37
Date issued
November 2019

Other details

Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? No  
Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register?   No  
Last Reviewed 30/11/2019