In Canada we have "open-access" and would order them for evalution of
significant murmurs, suspected valvular disease, and evalution of some
heart failure cases. I order about 10 per year.
Mark Joyce, M.D. Tel:(4O3)239-3231
47 Crowfoot Way NW Fax:(4O3)239-3234
Calgary Alberta T3L 1X5 Canada Email:[log in to unmask]
On Fri, 6 Dec 1996, Dr P Bridgwood wrote:
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> Hi folks,
>
> I'm curious to know your feelings regarding open-access echocardiography.
> Should GPs be sending patients for echos ?
> If so, what constitutes a suitable referral clinically ?
>
> Pete
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