One in six Greek CT scans unneeded, study shows

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One successful six CT scans successful Greece are performed without aesculapian justification, according to a European study published successful European Radiology under the EU-funded task EU-JUST-CT.

Researchers reviewed 6,734 anonymous referrals from 125 aesculapian centers successful 7 countries. In Greece, lone 57.9% of CT scans were deemed appropriate, 26.5% were unclear, and 15.6% should not person been performed – the lowest complaint among the nations surveyed. Denmark scored the highest, with 85.9% due and lone 3.6% unnecessary.

The Hellenic Radiological Society released the findings Monday, urging doctors to use imaging prudently. “A ample proportionality of CT scans successful our state should not beryllium done,” said its president, Athanasios Chalazonitis. He cited antiaircraft medicine, diligent pressure, and deficiency of consciousness of newer diagnostic options.

Officials warned that unnecessary scans exposure patients to radiation, waste resources, and load Greece’s wellness system done higher costs and clawback payments.