55 year old female smoker asks for a screening CXR as her younger sister
(heavier smoker) has just been diagnosed lung ca.
Should I order a CXR in an otherwise healthy person?
What is the reliability, validity, predictive value etc. of the test?
How often should it be repeated?
Your views and opinions would be appreciated
Thanks
Graeme McCrory
Pitlochry
Perthshire
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