Missed in-hospital requested abnormal chest x-rays leading to delay in lung cancer diagnosis: an audit

K. U. Toori, R. K. Kedia, M. D. Winson (Crewe, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Management of lung cancer and innovative therapies
Session: Management of lung cancer and innovative therapies
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1518

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