Record number of people waiting for NHS diagnostic tests in England
One in five of the 1.92m patients on list wait longer than six weeks for tests such as CT and MRI scans, analysis shows A record number of people are waiting for a diagnostic test on the NHS, triggering fears that delays in accessing CT and MRI scans could endanger patients’ health. A total of 1.92 million patients in England are waiting to have a test to diagnose their illness such as by an ultrasound scan, assessment of their hearing, bone scan or various tests for cancer.
A record 1.92 million patients in England are currently awaiting diagnostic tests, including crucial procedures like CT and MRI scans. This figure represents a significant increase, with the waiting list growing by half a million since 2022 and now standing 83% higher than pre-pandemic levels. Concerns are mounting that these prolonged delays could negatively impact patient health outcomes.
These extended wait times for diagnostic tests could lead to delayed diagnoses and treatment, potentially worsening patient conditions.
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