A new review issued by the Auditor General’s office noted radiology services in Wales, U.K., are “unsustainable despite being well-managed and meeting waiting times,” according to reporting from the BBC. Increasing demand, lack of staffing and equipment issues could pose problems for the service in the future.
The Royal College of Radiologists estimates that more than 4,800 Welsh patients exhibiting angina “missed out on life-saving scans” in 2017. The review assessed each health board’s measures to ensure it could meet the demand for radiology exams moving forward. They found improvements in wait times, an increasing demand for radiology services and aged equipment.
"Given the nature of some of the issues facing radiology services in Wales, action taken alone by health boards will not be enough to ensure the future sustainability of radiology services and national strategic planning is required," the report noted.
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As a senior news writer for TriMed, Subrata covers cardiology, clinical innovation and healthcare business. She has a master’s degree in communication management and 12 years of experience in journalism and public relations.