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Appendix 1. Diagnostic tests undertaken by the Cardiology Department TEST TYPE OF CONSENT Echocardiography (Echo) - Transthoracic (TTE) Oral - Transoesophageal (TOE) Written Electrophysiology studies (EPS) Written Electrocardiogram (ECG) and blood pressure recording - Standard & 12 lead ECGs Oral - Ambulatory ECG Monitoring Oral - Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Oral Exercise Tolerance Testing Tilt Testing Implantation of ECG Recorder Cardiac Catheterisation Oral Oral Written Written Diagnostic Testing Procedures in Cardiology Page 10 of 14
Appendix 2. Governance Information Document Title Diagnostic Testing Procedures in Cardiology Date Issued/Approved: 18 September 2012 Date Valid From: 18 September 2012 Date Valid To: 18 September 2014 Directorate / Department responsible (author/owner): Sandy Webster, Performance and Operational Manager, Division of Medicine Contact details: 01872 253142 Brief summary of contents Suggested Keywords: Target Audience Executive Director responsible for Policy: Date revised: This document replaces (exact title of previous version): Approval route (names of committees)/consultation: Divisional Manager confirming approval processes Name and Post Title of additional signatories Signature of Executive Director giving approval Publication Location (refer to Policy on Policies – Approvals and Ratification): Document Library Folder/Sub Folder Links to key external standards Related Documents: This policy sets out an approved documented process whereby the risks associated with diagnostic testing procedures in Cardiology are managed. Diagnostic results, diagnostic reporting, management of results RCHT PCT CFT Medical Director New Document New Document Cardiology Governance Lead Rowena Green Trevor Johnston, Consultant Cardiologist & Specialty Lead {Original Copy Signed} Internet & Intranet Intranet Only Clinical / Cardiology NHSLA Standard 5 – Criterion 7: Diagnostic Testing Procedures Safer Practice Notice 16, February 2007 An Organisation-wide Policy for the Diagnostic Testing Procedures in Cardiology Page 11 of 14
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