The Province will get an external firm to review some radiology exams and they will establish a toll-free information line for the public.
Regional Health Authority A says a quality review over the summer of ultrasounds, chest X-rays, mammographies and other tests done by the unnamed radiologist over the last three years raised concerns about some of them. The radiologist works at a number of hospitals including Grand Falls General and Hotel-Dieu Saint-Joseph de Saint-Quentin.
Independent specialists will conduct the review covering about 30-thousand examinations.
Healthy Minister Mary Schryer says patient safety is paramount and the department of health will be support every effort to respond to this matter.
The toll-free number is 1-877-795-3785 and will be activated tomorrow.
