Do it. The CXR. She will be happy.
Roger Leary. GP, Esher, Surrey
-----Original Message-----
From: George Myszka <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: 29 September 1998 21:16
Subject: Re: Screening for lung cancer
>In article
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>, G. McCrory <[log in to unmask]> writes
>>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
>
>Depends on whether you equate lack of disease as good health - or what
>is the lowest probability of disease that she would accept without
>investigating further.
>
>Regards
>
>George
>
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