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This guidance covers:
protocols for image reading
information on facilities and equipment for image reading
understanding quality standards for radiology
There is an accompanying National Breast Screening System (NBSS) user guide, explaining how to report images on NBSS.
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Published 16 February 2023 Last updated 11 March 2024 +show all updates
Section 4.2 - Film Reader QA updated. Total number of reads as a first reader has been updated.
