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| Reviews sparked by x-ray concerns | Reviews sparked by x-ray concerns |
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| The work of a radiologist is being reviewed after concerns were raised about his interpretation of x-rays. | The work of a radiologist is being reviewed after concerns were raised about his interpretation of x-rays. |
| NHS Highland confirmed it was re-examining a small number of cases dealt with by Dr James Murray. | NHS Highland confirmed it was re-examining a small number of cases dealt with by Dr James Murray. |
| A much wider review of his work is being carried out in the Republic of Ireland where he formerly worked. | A much wider review of his work is being carried out in the Republic of Ireland where he formerly worked. |
| Meanwhile, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said it had found no serious discrepancies in a review of all its cases involving Dr Murray. | Meanwhile, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said it had found no serious discrepancies in a review of all its cases involving Dr Murray. |
| The radiologist worked as a locum based at Lorn and Isles Hospital in Oban until he resigned two weeks ago, and part time at Glasgow Royal Infirmary until March 2006. | |
| Other staff | Other staff |
| Health authorities in the Republic of Ireland launched a review after four patients - whose x-rays and CT scans were allegedly misinterpreted - died of lung cancer. | Health authorities in the Republic of Ireland launched a review after four patients - whose x-rays and CT scans were allegedly misinterpreted - died of lung cancer. |
| The checks concern about 6,000 routine chest X-rays and 70 CT scans carried out at two hospitals. | The checks concern about 6,000 routine chest X-rays and 70 CT scans carried out at two hospitals. |
| In a weekend newspaper, Mr Murray claimed he was being used as a scapegoat by Ireland's Health Service Executive and that other staff had also viewed the x-rays and missed the cancer. | In a weekend newspaper, Mr Murray claimed he was being used as a scapegoat by Ireland's Health Service Executive and that other staff had also viewed the x-rays and missed the cancer. |
| Speaking from his home in East Lothian, near Edinburgh, Dr Murray told the newspaper he was shocked to learn that he may be held responsible for the deaths of a number of patients while working as a locum in Ireland. | Speaking from his home in East Lothian, near Edinburgh, Dr Murray told the newspaper he was shocked to learn that he may be held responsible for the deaths of a number of patients while working as a locum in Ireland. |