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| The work of a radiologist is being reviewed after concerns were raised about his interpretation of x-rays, it has emerged. | The work of a radiologist is being reviewed after concerns were raised about his interpretation of x-rays, it has emerged. |
| 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. |
| The radiologist worked as a locum based at Lorn and Isles Hospital in Oban until he resigned two weeks ago. | The radiologist worked as a locum based at Lorn and Isles Hospital in Oban until he resigned two weeks ago. |
| He also worked for about six months as a locum consultant at Glasgow Royal Infirmary until 31 March 2006. | |
| Lung cancer | |
| NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said it had not found any serious discrepancies in a review of all its cases involving Dr Murray. | NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said it had not found any serious discrepancies in a review of all its cases involving Dr Murray. |
| The health authority said: "It was reported at the time that there were some discrepancies in the style of reporting by Dr Murray, but not in the clinical interpretation of images. | |
| "As a consequence, a review of his work was undertaken at Glasgow Royal Infirmary by a team of consultant radiologists. No serious discrepancies were found from this review process." | |
| 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. |