Nikhil K Patel

Consultant Radiologist | Breast cancer

[The Royal College of Radiologists @RCRadiologists]

With the recent news of more NHS strikes, we’ve prepared a statement.

While we don’t have a mandate to advise our Fellows and members on industrial action, we understand doctors’ frustration and recognise their right to strike.

Read more: https://t.co/zzCfy0TiEq

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[Nikhil K Patel @DrNKPatel]

@sally_ghazali @KITKAT Eat both ends then use it as a straw to drink tea and quickly eat it before it breaks!

[Nikhil K Patel @DrNKPatel]

@ShivaniM_KC Good Thai really hard to find, Farang near Finsbury park is probably the best I've had. Not overly sweet or overloaded with coconut milk. Closest thing to authentic Thai

[Ian Copeland, PhD @IanCopeland5]

Help me out antivaxers. A meta analysis with 60 million participants shows the rate of myocarditis is 7x higher in COVID-19 cases vs vaccinated individuals. Now talk around this.....

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[Nikhil K Patel @DrNKPatel]

@northwoods1980 ED do not dictate the protocol, they call radiologist who protocols it after discussing case. Radiographers can also follow agreed imaging protocols based on mechanism and ED request.

[Mind the Bleep @mindthebleep]

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[Nikhil K Patel @DrNKPatel]

@mindthebleep I respect the fact that these sessions are free, great work!

[Mike Henley 🤨 @trentconsultant]

Paying staff in the NHS fairly doesn't remove funding for patient care. *Unless politicians decide it will be that way*. It's a national health service, it must be funded by the nation, not subsidised with the stolen wages of the staff.

[Nikhil K Patel @DrNKPatel]

@northwoods1980 I would accept 'unfortunately there are
...'

[Nikhil K Patel @DrNKPatel]

@RCRadiologists 29 new breast screening units will also need appropriately trained Mammographers, radiologists, nurses etc... Where are they all going to come from given the shortages we are already experiencing?

[The Royal College of Radiologists @RCRadiologists]

We welcome funding for breast screening as early diagnosis of cancer is so important. But workforce shortages are the biggest factor limiting diagnosis.

We need to see a fully funded workforce plan soon, including how to increase and retain the cancer workforce.

[Nikhil K Patel @DrNKPatel]

@ASundaralingam Will probably stay in here, purely to see the drama unfold before moving across!

[Dr Matt Kneale (🦋drmk.link) @drmattuk]

Slightly disappointing to see @DrSarahClarke denouncing spending on locum doctors on @BBCNews. Not only that but supporting PAs as an alternative to more doctors.

The answer is to pay us more to retain staff, increase med student numbers, as well as NTNs for ST training.

[RJ @northwoods1980]

Younger patient. Low back pain. Can you spot it?

[theRadiologist @radiologistpage]

An insight into the mind of a radiologist

[Nikhil K Patel @DrNKPatel]

@pjenkins200 Depends on indication. If it says 'confused', 'poor historian' (terrible term) then letting ED maybe it's because they can't hear you could save a lot of trouble! I see many have already said this as I was typing...

[Nikhil K Patel @DrNKPatel]

@ASundaralingam I need an accountant! No idea if I am anywhere near the threshold

[Nikhil K Patel @DrNKPatel]

@volodarik Is there a UK specific list of free resources?