A study on accuracy of predefined screening criteria for selective ordering of chest x-ray in routine medical examination among students enrolling into higher learning institution attending Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia

• Main Author: Daud, Norwati
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2006
• Subjects: RC705-779 Diseases of the respiratory system
• Online Access: http://eprints.usm.my/47343/1/TE...A%20Study%20On%20Accuracy%20Of%20Predefined%20Screening%20Criteria%20For%20Selevtive%20Ordering%20Of%20Chest%20X-Ray%20In%20Routine%20Medical%20Examination%20Among%20Students%20Enrolling%20Into%20Higer%20Leaning%20Institution%20At-24%20pages.pdf; http://eprints.usm.my/47343/

INTRODUCTION: The practice of doing chest x-ray in routine medical examination (RME) is still prevalent in Malaysia although many studies argue the benefit of routine chest x-ray in asymptomatic individuals. There is no standardized RME form used by various institutions in Malaysia. There are als...