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What is the impact of rerouting a cancer diagnosis from emergency presentation to GP referral on resource use and survival? Evidence from a population-based study.

Mauro LaudicellaBrendan WalshElaine BurnsPaolo Li DonniPeter C Smith
Published in: BMC cancer (2018)
Redirecting diagnoses from emergency presentation to GP referral appears an achievable target that can produce large benefits to patients against modest additional costs to the National Health System.
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