Table 2

Table describing the six cases in which the informal nurse interpretation overlooked or incorrectly interpreted a radiological abnormality

RadiographProvisional nurse interpretationFinal interpretation
KneeNormalUndisplaced fracture lower end of femur above knee prosthesis
ThumbNormalFracture first metacarpal
ElbowNormalFracture radial head
FootNormalFracture terminal phalanx great toe
ShoulderFracture proximal humerusFracture distal clavicle
WristFracture distal radiusCrystal arthropathy