Socioeconomic and demographic factors predictive of missed appointments in outpatient radiation oncology: an evaluation of access

Socioeconomic and demographic factors predictive of missed appointments in outpatient radiation oncology: an evaluation of access

PurposeWhile missed patient appointments reduce clinic efficiency and limit effective resource allocation, factors predictive of “no shows” are poorly understood in radiation oncology.Methods and materialsA prospective data registry of consecutive patients referred for initial consultation from Octo...

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Main Author:	Allen M. Chen
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-11-01
Series:	Frontiers in Health Services
Subjects:	radiation oncology scheduling disparities access missed appointments
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frhs.2023.1288329/full

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