Shall we disclose the diagnosis of lung cancer to the patient?

N. Ucar, F. Yardim, O. Orsel, S. Alpar, S. F. Guven, B. Kurt (Ankara, Bolu, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Lung cancer, haemoptoe, smoking and COPD
Session: Lung cancer, haemoptoe, smoking and COPD
Session type: E-Posters in free access
Number: 344
Disease area: Airway diseases

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