HC Deb 17 March 1981 vol 1 c74W
Dr. Roger Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he has taken any measures to reduce unnecessary radiological work.

Dr. Vaughan

Decisions on the need for radiological examinations are taken by the medical profession. The Department has funded research projects initiated by the Royal College of Radiologists on the value of particular examinations, and is considering with the profession what action should be taken following a survey of medical x-ray examinations carried out by the National Radiological Protection Board.

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