Costochondritis
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Acceptability at Recruitment
ACCEPTABLE
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
ACCEPTABLE
Individual at Risk
Explanation of Condition
Inflammation of cartilage, usually in the ribs. A common cause of chest pain which may mimic that of a pulmonary embolism or underlying pleural inflammation. See also
Guidance
Acceptable at recruitment due to minimum six month deferral from joining to being made available on the register.
Acceptable at CT/work-up only if performed by a NHS healthcare provider, or an independent practitioner who is subject to discipline by a statutory body, including:
The General Medical Council
The Nursing and Midwifery Council
The General Dental Council
The General Chiropractic Council
The General Optical Council
The General Osteopathic Council
The Health Professions Council
If evidence of the above is not given, then a minimum 4 month deferral period applies at CT/Work-up. However, this may be reduced at the discretion of the transplant centre.
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
Version
Version 1, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
15th June 2012