Associations between general practice characteristics with use of urgent referrals for suspected cancer and endoscopies: a cross-sectional ecological study

Volume: 36, Issue: 5, Pages: 573 - 580
Published: Dec 12, 2018
Abstract
Background Large variation in measures of diagnostic activity has been described previously between English general practices, but related predictors remain understudied. Objective To examine associations between general practice population and characteristics, with the use of urgent referrals for suspected cancer, and use of endoscopy. Methods Cross-sectional observational study of English general practices. We examined practice-level use...
Paper Details
Title
Associations between general practice characteristics with use of urgent referrals for suspected cancer and endoscopies: a cross-sectional ecological study
Published Date
Dec 12, 2018
Volume
36
Issue
5
Pages
573 - 580
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