Radiographer Preliminary Clinical Evaluation
This guidance sets out the background, justification and evidence for radiographer Preliminary Clinical Evaluation
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The SoR is advocating that when imaging services cannot provide an immediate definitive clinical report for a patient receiving clinical imaging in the emergency department, then providing a diagnostic radiographer Preliminary Clinical Evaluation (PCE) acts as a ‘safety net’ approach to support referrers that minimises potential risks to patients and services.
This guidance sets out the background, justification and evidence for radiographer PCE and proposes a toolkit for local service implementation.