Patient perceptions of barriers to the early diagnosis of lung cancer and advice for health service improvement
Abstract
Patient and systematic factors within primary and secondary care contribute to delay in timely diagnosis of lung cancer. This qualitative study aimed to explore New Zealand service users’ experiences of the pathway to lung cancer diagnosis, identify factors contributing to delay and provide advice for service improvement. Two samples were recruited. Patients who presented to a hospital emergency department with suspicious symptoms (n = 19) were...
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Title
Patient perceptions of barriers to the early diagnosis of lung cancer and advice for health service improvement
Published Date
Feb 1, 2013
Journal
Volume
30
Issue
4
Pages
436 - 444
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