This novel study looks at the use of radiological procedures in an elderly cohort of patients in their last 6 months of life. Radiological imaging plays a central part of clinical investigations, but too many may override the judgement of benefits, risks and resources. There is little information on the burden of radiological procedures performed towards the end of life in patients of old age.
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