The frequency, nature and impact of GP-assessed avoidable delays in a population-based cohort of cancer patients

ConclusionWe have shown that GP-identified instances of avoidable delay have construct validity. Whilst the causes of avoidable diagnostic delays are multi-factorial and occur in different settings and phases of the diagnostic process, their analysis can guide improvement initiatives and enable the examination of any prognostic implications.
Source: Cancer Epidemiology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research