British Thoracic Society guidelines for the management of community acquired pneumonia in adults: update 2009
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1. It is not necessary to perform a chest radiograph in patients with suspected CAP unless: – The diagnosis is in doubt and a chest radiograph will help in a differential diagnosis and management of the acute illness. [D] – Progress following treatment for suspected CAP is not satisfactory at review. [D] – The patient is considered at risk of underlying lung pathology such as lung cancer. [D]
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