Hi John
> Date: Sun, 15 Mar 1998 23:57:31 -0000
> Subject: Re: Tennis elbow
> From: "John Caldwell" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
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> David,
>
> I started xraying after the Primary Care Rheumatology conference at
> Wrightington 2 years ago, following a medicolegal discussion over a shoulder
> injection in a man with low-grade osteomyelitis. You could also run into
> problems with previous trauma, missed fracture.
>
I accept all these possible risks, but a proper history and
examination, documented in notes, should cover you. Bolam test surely
applies. IMHO to many xrays and tests are required by 'solicitors'
and not truely of clinical value exposing patients to unneccesary
risks and delay in treatment.
Dr David J Plews
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