Radiography
Volume 15, Issue 3 , Pages 209-213 , August 2009

A study of adequacy of completion of radiology request forms

  • D. Oswal

      Affiliations

    • Radiology Academy, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds LS1 3EX, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +44 113 392 6035 (work); fax: +44 113 392 2276.
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  • D. Sapherson

      Affiliations

    • Harrogate District Hospital, Harrogate HG2 7SX, UK
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  • A. Rehman

      Affiliations

    • Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Huddersfield HD3 3EA, UK

Received 17 May 2007 ,Revised 16 April 2008 ,Accepted 8 May 2008.

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PII: S1078-8174(08)00040-0

doi: 10.1016/j.radi.2008.05.003

Radiography
Volume 15, Issue 3 , Pages 209-213 , August 2009

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