Reporting Radiography evaluation

PIN as a call for a Direct Award. Rapid diagnosis is one way to improve outcomes and experience for patients who present with a potential cancer diagnosis however, a shortage of consultant radiologists means there are delays in the provision of timely and accurate imaging reports. Radiographer reporting is one method to increase diagnostic capacity in a safe, effective, and efficient way. As part of the Phase 1 Cancer Workforce Plan, Health Education England (HEE) committed to train 300 reporting radiographers over two years. Training capacity, variability in local workforce and possible impact on clinical services were identified as potential barriers to successful delivery of the r…