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Radiographer abnormality flagging systems in the UK – A preliminary updated assessment of practice (2022)
Journal Article
Harcus, J., & Stevens, B. (2023). Radiographer abnormality flagging systems in the UK – A preliminary updated assessment of practice. Radiography, 29(1), 234-239. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2022.11.014

Introduction
Radiographer abnormality flagging systems have been in use in the UK for over 30 years, with the guidance of the Society and College of Radiographers indicated that the preliminary clinical evaluation (PCE), or comment, be the preferred... Read More about Radiographer abnormality flagging systems in the UK – A preliminary updated assessment of practice.

The efficacy of preliminary clinical evaluation for emergency department chest radiographs with trauma presentations in pre- and post-training situations (2022)
Journal Article
Stevens, B., & Thompson, J. (2022). The efficacy of preliminary clinical evaluation for emergency department chest radiographs with trauma presentations in pre- and post-training situations. Radiography, 28(4), 1122-1126. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2022.08.011

Introduction
The chest X-ray (CXR) is the most frequently performed radiographic examination. This study evaluates radiographers’ ability to localise traumatic CXR pathology and provide a preliminary clinical evaluation (PCE) for these cases.
Metho... Read More about The efficacy of preliminary clinical evaluation for emergency department chest radiographs with trauma presentations in pre- and post-training situations.

Radiograph report style preferences of referrers at a district general hospital in the West Midlands, England, UK (2021)
Journal Article
Stevens, B. J. (2022). Radiograph report style preferences of referrers at a district general hospital in the West Midlands, England, UK. Radiography, 28(2), 296-303. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2021.10.001

Introduction: Many articles and guidelines have been published proposing suggestions for the optimal radiology report style; it is likely that different referrers will prefer different styles owing to a number of clinical variables. The aim of this s... Read More about Radiograph report style preferences of referrers at a district general hospital in the West Midlands, England, UK.

What information is required in a preliminary clinical evaluation? A service evaluation (2021)
Journal Article
Harcus, J. W., & Stevens, B. J. (2021). What information is required in a preliminary clinical evaluation? A service evaluation. Radiography, 27(4), 1033-1037. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2021.04.001

Introduction: The preliminary clinical evaluation (PCE) abnormality flagging system is a progression from the red dot system. The need for a PCE service may be reduced by immediate "hot" reporting services, however, PCE can be valuable in those Trust... Read More about What information is required in a preliminary clinical evaluation? A service evaluation.

Radiographers reporting chest X-ray images: Identifying the service enablers and challenges in England, UK (2021)
Journal Article
Stevens, B. J., Skermer, L., & Davies, J. (2021). Radiographers reporting chest X-ray images: Identifying the service enablers and challenges in England, UK. Radiography, 27(4), 1006-1013. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2021.03.006

Introduction
The chest x-ray (CXR) is the most commonly performed x-ray examination in England, UK. Reporting radiographers provide a cost-effective and safe solution for managing CXR backlogs, but not all Trusts support this service development. Th... Read More about Radiographers reporting chest X-ray images: Identifying the service enablers and challenges in England, UK.

An analysis of the structure and brevity of preliminary clinical evaluations describing traumatic abnormalities on extremity x-ray images (2020)
Journal Article
Stevens, B. J. (2020). An analysis of the structure and brevity of preliminary clinical evaluations describing traumatic abnormalities on extremity x-ray images. Radiography, 26(4), 302-307. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2020.02.010

Introduction: The preliminary clinical evaluation (PCE) system involves the radiographer providing an immediate comment highlighting an abnormality on the x-ray image. This can be a valuable service development though it must be recognised that the s... Read More about An analysis of the structure and brevity of preliminary clinical evaluations describing traumatic abnormalities on extremity x-ray images.

A survey assessment of reporting radiographers' scope of practice in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom (2019)
Journal Article
Stevens, B. J. (2019). A survey assessment of reporting radiographers' scope of practice in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Radiography, 25(3), 214-219. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2019.01.006

Introduction: Radiographers have been providing reporting solutions for a number of years. Given the persistent radiologist vacancies and the increased demand on imaging services, the utilisation of reporting radiographers is widespread across Englan... Read More about A survey assessment of reporting radiographers' scope of practice in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

The impact of focused training on abnormality detection and provision of accurate preliminary clinical evaluation in newly qualified radiographers (2017)
Journal Article
Stevens, B., & Thompson, J. (2018). The impact of focused training on abnormality detection and provision of accurate preliminary clinical evaluation in newly qualified radiographers. Radiography, 24(1), 47-51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2017.08.007

Introduction: Preliminary clinical evaluation (PCE) can be a useful initial assessment of traumatic abnormalities by frontline radiographers; new graduates are expected to have the skills and knowledge required to provide this initial interpretation.... Read More about The impact of focused training on abnormality detection and provision of accurate preliminary clinical evaluation in newly qualified radiographers.