RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Diagnostics: a major priority for the NHS
JF Future Healthcare Journal
JO Future Healthc J
FD Royal College of Physicians
SP 133
OP 137
DO 10.7861/fhj.2022-0052
VO 9
IS 2
A1 Mike Richards
A1 Giles Maskell
A1 Kath Halliday
A1 Martin Allen
YR 2022
UL http://www.rcpjournals.org/content/9/2/133.abstract
AB Diagnostic capacity in the NHS in England was much lower than that in many other developed countries before the COVID-19 pandemic. The relative lack of diagnostic equipment and workforce is now hampering recovery from the pandemic. In response to this, a major programme of work is now underway to improve access to a wide range of diagnostic tests. Establishment of community diagnostic centres is a key component of this programme.