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17/12/2013
Over 1,000 Bladder Patients Recalled
Over 1,000 patients who attended a bladder test at Belfast City Hospital have been asked to return following a review.
The Belfast Trust said it has recalled 1,113 urology patients as a precautionary measure.
All 1,113 patients who received a bladder camera test or a cystoscopy during 2012 and 2013 are affected by the recall.
The affected patients will be contacted by the Trust and asked to phone a dedicated advice line on (028) 9063 0500 to arrange an appointment. The lines were opened at midday today.
Trust Medical Director Tony Stevens said: "We have identified a small number of cases where the standard of care was not what we would have expected and therefore we are offering these patients an appointment with a consultant to have the procedure repeated. I must stress, this is precautionary.
"I fully accept this may cause patients worry and concern and for that I am very sorry, but my priority is to ensure that we have given our patients the best possible care."
(IT/CD)
The Belfast Trust said it has recalled 1,113 urology patients as a precautionary measure.
All 1,113 patients who received a bladder camera test or a cystoscopy during 2012 and 2013 are affected by the recall.
The affected patients will be contacted by the Trust and asked to phone a dedicated advice line on (028) 9063 0500 to arrange an appointment. The lines were opened at midday today.
Trust Medical Director Tony Stevens said: "We have identified a small number of cases where the standard of care was not what we would have expected and therefore we are offering these patients an appointment with a consultant to have the procedure repeated. I must stress, this is precautionary.
"I fully accept this may cause patients worry and concern and for that I am very sorry, but my priority is to ensure that we have given our patients the best possible care."
(IT/CD)
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