Referring advanced cancer patients for palliative treatment: A national structured vignette survey of Australian GPs

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Referring advanced cancer patients for palliative treatment: A national structured vignette survey of Australian GPs

Background: Although (general practitioners) GPs have a role in managing patients with advanced cancer, little is known about their referral decisions. Aim: The aim of this study was to explore, using structured vignettes, how GPs might manage patients presenting with advanced cancer. Design: A self...

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Main Authors:	Halkett, Georgia, Jiwa, Moyez, Meng, Xingqiong (Rosie), Leong, E.
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	Oxford University Press 2013
Subjects:	palliative treatment general practitioners advanced cancer structured vignette survey radiotherapy
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/42348

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