> 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?
dunno. But the effect of a normal on her mental state me be of significant
overall benefit to her general health. That and quitting the fags of
course.
Paul
Bridgeton Health Centre
Glasgow
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