Understanding missed opportunities for more timely diagnosis of cancer in symptomatic patients after presentation.

G. Lyratzopoulos; P. Vedsted; H. Singh

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Understanding missed opportunities for more timely diagnosis of cancer in symptomatic patients after presentation.

May 20, 2015

Lyratzopoulos G, Vedsted P, Singh H. Br J Cancer. 2015;112 Suppl 1:S84-91.

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This conceptual paper examines how systems approaches and cognitive science can inform the diagnosis of cancer in primary care. The authors highlight the need for further study across the entire diagnostic process, consistent with recommendations from a prior commentary.

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