Radiology and the Cancer Services Collaborative—an Opportunity Awaits

The principles and methodologies used by the Cancer Services Collaborative (CSC) are particularly relevant for radiology departments. A radiology project looking at the provision of barium enema examinations is used to highlight how the principles can be applied to a radiology department. Advice on...

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Published in:Clinical radiology 2003-02, Vol.58 (2), p.97-101
Main Authors: Garvey, C.J., Seymour, R., Wright, L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Barium Sulfate
Biological and medical sciences
Colorectal Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Contrast Media
cost-effectivenesseconomicsmedicalradiology and radiologistssocioeconomic issues
Enema
General aspects
Humans
Medical sciences
Models, Organizational
Radiography
Radiology Department, Hospital - organization & administration
Social Change
State Medicine - organization & administration
United Kingdom
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Summary:The principles and methodologies used by the Cancer Services Collaborative (CSC) are particularly relevant for radiology departments. A radiology project looking at the provision of barium enema examinations is used to highlight how the principles can be applied to a radiology department. Advice on how to access available CSC literature is offered. The CSC principles and methodologies are an important part of the NHS modernization agenda, and offer an exciting vehicle to improve patient care. It is important that radiologists understand the opportunities offered and the challenges posed by the modernization agenda.
ISSN:0009-9260
1365-229X
DOI:10.1053/crad.2002.1135