Physician Related Delays in the Diagnosis of Lung Cancer in India

Introduction: Lung cancer is associated with a poor prognosis, if detected late in the disease course. Delay in seeking health care, wrong diagnosis and delay in specialist referral can contribute to delay in diagnosis. Aim: This study was done to assess physician related delays in the diagnosi...

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Main Authors: Krishnappriya Ramachandran, Balamugesh Thankagunam, Reka Karuppusami, DJ Christopher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2016-11-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/8823/22737_CE(EK)_F(AK)_%20PF1(PI_VJ)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf