Use of shared care and routine tests in follow-up after treatment for localised cutaneous melanoma

Use of shared care and routine tests in follow-up after treatment for localised cutaneous melanoma

Abstract Background Patients may decide to undertake shared care with a general practitioner (GP) during follow-up after treatment for localised melanoma. Routine imaging tests for surveillance may be commonly used despite no evidence of clinical utility. This study describes the frequency of shared...

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Main Authors: Wei-Yin Lim, Robin M. Turner, Rachael L. Morton, Marisa C. Jenkins, Les Irwig, Angela C. Webster, Mbathio Dieng, Robyn P. M. Saw, Pascale Guitera, Donald Low, Cynthia Low, Katy J. L. Bell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Melanoma
Follow-up studies
Diagnostic imaging
Practice patterns, general practitioners
Interdisciplinary communication
Surveys and questionnaires
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-018-3291-7

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