Implications of Regionalizing Care in the Developing World: Impact of Distance to Referral Center on Compliance to Biopsy Recommendations in a Brazilian Prostate Cancer Screening Cohort

Implications of Regionalizing Care in the Developing World: Impact of Distance to Referral Center on Compliance to Biopsy Recommendations in a Brazilian Prostate Cancer Screening Cohort

Given growing specialization in medical care, optimal care may require regionalization, which may create access barriers. We tested this within a large prostate cancer (PC) screening program in Brazil. In 2004–2007, Barretos Cancer Hospital prospectively screened men for PC throughout rural Brazil....

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Main Authors: Alexis R. Freedland, Roberto L. Muller, Cathrine Hoyo, Elizabeth L. Turner, Patricia G. Moorman, Eliney F. Faria, Gustavo F. Carvalhal, Rodolfo B. Reis, Edmundo C. Mauad, Andre L. Carvalho, Stephen J. Freedland
Formato: Artigo
Idioma:English
Publicado: Hindawi Limited 2021-01-01
Series:Prostate Cancer
Acceso en liña:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6614838

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6614838

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