Trend and Factors Associated with Repeat Computed Tomography Examinations in Tertiary Hospitals: Linked Health Administrative Data in Western Australia
Introduction Computed tomography (CT) has become an essential part of clinical practice. However, repeat CT scans has raised a concern about unnecessary exposure to ionising radiation and waste of health care resource. While substantial effort is underway to reduce inappropriate use of diagnostic i...
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| Language: | English |
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Swansea University
2020-12-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Population Data Science |
| Online Access: | https://ijpds.org/article/view/1446 |