Impact of radiographer immediate reporting of chest x-rays from general practice on the lung cancer pathway (radioX)

Introduction Rapid and early diagnosis is are important factors in determining outcomes in lung cancer. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of immediate reporting of chest X-rays from primary care by reporting radiographers on the time to diagnosis of lung cancer. Methods A 12 month, block randomised trial was conducted at a single centre in London, UK. Half of the sessions per week (5) were randomised to an immediate or...