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nity-based X-ray services
gs from our evaluation show that a pilot project delivering X-ray services unity can reduce costs by around £ 1,600 per patient, compared with sed imaging, primarily through reduced admissions.
delivered by Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust with The NHS Foundation Trust, explored whether community-based imaging de a safe, effective alternative to standard hospital pathways.
vation Yorkshire & Humber funded the evaluation, which was undertaken Health Economics Consortium. iving y had a ion rate pared nder re.
“ The community X-ray project has transformed access to diagnostic imaging for care home residents in Rotherham.
“ The evaluation highlights significant potential cost savings for NHS services. Most importantly, it shows the substantial benefits for patient care in the community.”
Katie Martin, Clinical Lead for Plain Film, Fluoroscopy & Dental Clinical Radiology, The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
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