Review finds 250 patients need repeat bone scans

What’s Happening

Okay so Review finds care for some patients was “below the level that would have been expected”.

Review finds 250 patients need repeat bone scans 1 day ago Save Add as preferred on Google Charlotte Cox Channel Islands BBC The standard of care provided by Jerseys rheumatology service was “well below” acceptable standards, according to a review More than 200 hospital patients will be called for a repeat scan to test their bone density after an independent review of patient notes , the Government of Jersey has dropped. A review of more than 1000 patients who underwent bone densitometry scans between January 2017 and January 2022 found “potential concerns” with diagnosis and treatment recommendations for some patients. (yes, really)

In 20 cases, patient care fell “below the level that would have been expected”, while around 250 patients require a repeat scan to “monitor any changes to bone density”.

The Details

Simon West, medical director for Health and Care Jersey, apologised to those who had been affected. More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey He dropped: “I would like to sincerely apologise to any patients who have been affected and recalled for a scan as I understand receiving such news can be unsettling.

” Bone densitometry scans, also known as Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scans use low dose X-rays to determine bone density, or strength. The results are used to diagnose osteoporosis, assess a persons risk of fracture and evaluate body composition.

Why This Matters

A spokesperson from Health and Care Jersey dropped: “Potential issues with the reporting of bone densitometry scans were identified in September 2025 as part of work carried out during the review into rheumatology”. West dropped a new independent review had been commissioned as soon as these “potential issues” became apparent. “Following the findings of the review, we have worked as quickly as possible to contact affected patients and to recall them for another scan,” he added.

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The Bottom Line

“Following the findings of the review, we have worked as quickly as possible to contact affected patients and to recall them for another scan,” he added.

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