Chest X-Ray As an Essential Part of Routine Medical Examination: Is It Necessary?
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
;
: 606-609, 2012.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Various studies in primary care and hospitalized patients have discouraged routine use of chest x-ray (CXR) in medical examination.Purpose:
The study aims to determine the prevalence of abnormal routine CXR and cost of one CXR at a public health clinic and discuss the rationale of CXR in routine medical examination.Methodology:
Data of patients who visited Klinik Kesihatan Bandar Kota Bharu (KKBKB), a public health clinic, from 1 January until 31 December 2010 were examined. The study used cross-sectional design. All patients who came for medical examination and CXR at KKBKB were included. Cost analysis was performed from the perspective of provider.Findings:
About 63.1% of 8315 CXR films in KKBKB were produced as part of routine medical examination. Prevalence of abnormal CXR was 0.25%. The cost of producing one CXR ranges from RM15.87 to RM32.34.Discussion:
Low yield from CXR screening and high cost of CXR are the main concern. CXR screening would also lead to unnecessary radiation; and false-positive screening resulting in physical risk, unwarranted anxiety and more expenditure. CXR screening is appropriately reserved for high-risk patients and those with relevant clinical findings.
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Language:
English
Journal:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
Year:
2012
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Article
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