Hundreds of CT scans reviewed amid concerns about work of radiologist

The SNRRS employs 130 radiologists across the country who assess scans remotely.

It is coordinated from the Golden Jubilee Hospital in Clydebank to provide faster diagnosis and access to treatment for patients.

A spokesperson for the service said it had carried out almost 136,000 reports for patients in Scotland in the last 12 months.

They said it regularly reviews its medical imaging reports “to an elevated and stringent standard”.

“As part of this routine check, they have identified concerns with the quality of CT report assessments by a single consultant radiologist who no longer works with the SNRRS,” they added.

Immediate action was taken and a “comprehensive review” was conducted.

“This review included all cases undertaken by this individual, with the exception of any cases in which the body part had already received a follow up examination by an independent consultant radiologist,” they added.

“All findings have been shared with relevant NHS Boards. Out of over 1,000 images reviewed, a small number of patients were identified as having been potentially impacted.

“Local NHS Boards are proactively reaching out to these individuals to discuss next steps where necessary and appropriate.”