The appropriateness of urgent ‘2 week wait’ suspected malignancy referrals to oral and maxillofacial surgery
Oral and maxillofacial surgery departments in the United Kingdom receive referrals from primary care providers such as dentists and general medical practitioners. A ‘2 week wait’ urgent referral is actioned when the referring clinician suspects a potential malignant lesion or suspicious presentation...
Main Authors: | Kristian K. Blackhall, Aghiad Alsabbagh, Rabindra P. Singh, Ian P. Downie |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2022-07-01
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Series: | Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667147622000619 |
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