As ultrasound becomes ubiquitous, smart technologies are playing a vital role in diagnostic speed and accuracy. Medical device manufacturer, Mindray, is pioneering smart tools for ultrasound applications to enhance accuracy and speed of examinations and boost clinical confidence and decision-making.
Following the pandemic, the UK’s waiting list for non-obstetric ultrasound was reported to be the largest out of all imaging modalities, accounting for 33% of the 1.34 million outstanding diagnostic tests – an increase of +65% since June 2020.1 According to NHS England, demand for non-obstetric ultrasound had risen 3.8% between 2014-2019, equivalent to 7.6 million exams.2
The demand for diagnostic imaging is typically rising 10% faster than other healthcare demands3 and, in point of care, ultrasound has been demonstrated to reduce the number of imaging tests required, and complement patient assessment and diagnostic reasoning.4
Trade bodies, like AXREM, are campaigning for sustained investment into diagnostic imaging so that the UK’s healthcare system can access cutting-edge equipment, address talent shortages, and ensure the Government’s 19 new community diagnostic centres are equipped to cut down NHS waiting lists effectively.5
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