The interface of primary and oncology specialty care: from symptoms to diagnosis.

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Symptomatic individuals presenting to their primary care providers may need further evaluation and/or testing to determine whether a cancer is present. A number of issues arise in determining who needs further testing, what tests are needed, which specialists need to be involved, and how the testing can be organized and supported within a specific health-care system within a timely, coordinated, and cost-efficient manner. This article explores the challenges in the interface of primary care providers and specialists, includes evidence from prior research, and proposes research opportunities to understand and improve this phase of care.

Abbreviation
J. Natl. Cancer Inst. Monographs
Publication Date
2010-04-01
Volume
2010
Issue
40
Page Numbers
11-7
Pubmed ID
20386049
Medium
Print
Full Title
The interface of primary and oncology specialty care: from symptoms to diagnosis.
Authors
Nekhlyudov L, Latosinsky S