Improving cancer outcomes: better access to diagnostics in primary care could be critical
British Journal of General PracticePublished 25 April 2011Open access
Greg Rubin, Peter Vedsted, Jon Emery
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The recent publication of the coalition government's refreshed Strategy for Cancer has restated the importance of earlier diagnosis as the key to improved outcomes, and general practice is identified as being a key player in this strategy.
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