An Innovative Method of Increasing Early Detection for Skin Cancer in Australia
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International (other) |
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01/01/1999
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Abstract Objective: To evaluate a family practice intervention to encourage patients to request a skin examination during their consultation. Methods: Family physicians in Queensland, Australia, were randomized to intervention or control groups. In the intervention group, materials were provided by the office receptionist and supported by the family physician. Results: The rate of full-body skin examination was 99.3/ 1000 consultations in intervention-group practices compared to 22.4/ 1000 in control-group practices (p |
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info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
| Palavras-Chave | #Skin health #Examination #Cancer |
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info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
