Delay in the presentation of colorectal carcinoma: A review of causation

International Journal of Colorectal Disease

Volumn 13, Issue 1, 1998, Pages 27-31

  Carter, S ^a   Winslet, M ^a  

^a ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Colorectal carcinoma; Delay; Presentation

Indexed keywords

COLORECTAL CARCINOMA; GENERAL PRACTITIONER; HOSPITAL ADMISSION; HUMAN; PATIENT COMPLIANCE; PATIENT REFERRAL; PRIORITY JOURNAL; SHORT SURVEY;

ATTITUDE; COLORECTAL NEOPLASMS; FAMILY PRACTICE; HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION; HUMANS; PATIENTS; PHYSICAL EXAMINATION; REFERRAL AND CONSULTATION; TIME FACTORS;

EID: 0031778320     PISSN: 01791958     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s003840050127     Document Type: Short Survey

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