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Review of over 46,200 scans at Kerry University Hospital complete

The review of the scans at Kerry University Hospital has been completed
The review of the scans at Kerry University Hospital has been completed

The review of over 46,200 scans at Kerry University Hospital has been completed.

It involved over 26,750 patients.

Ten patients were identified who have had a missed or delayed diagnosis.

In all, 272 patients were recalled for repeat imaging.

It involved x-rays, ultrasound and CAT scans.

The review related to one former locum consultant.

The issue was first revealed by RTÉ News in December.

The South/South West Hospital Group said that the review is subject to a further quality assurance process.

It said that this and the work of the Clinical Subgroup will be completed by the end of March.