Characteristics of the participating 17 radiology specialists and one radiology registrar
| Characteristics | No. of participants (n=18) | |
| Median age, years (range) | 47 | (37–64) |
| Years of experience in radiology, no. (%) | ||
| ≤5 years | 1 | (6) |
| 6–10 years | 8 | (44) |
| 11–20 years | 4 | (22) |
| 21–30 years | 5 | (28) |
| Years of experience reading rectal MRI, no. (%) | ||
| 0 years | 5 | (28) |
| 1–2 years | 5 | (28) |
| 3–5 years | 6 | (23) |
| 6–10 years | 2 | (11) |
| Regular attendance in rectal cancer MDT meetings, no. (%) | ||
| Yes | 12 | (67) |
| No | 6 | (33) |
| Plans of running rectal cancer MDT meetings, no. (%) | ||
| Yes | 14 | (78) |
| No | 0 | (0) |
| Uncertain | 4 | (22) |
MDT, multidisciplinary team.