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. 1987 Jan;33:71, 73-[74].

Family Physicians' Perspective of Patient Care at the London Regional Cancer Clinic

JF Sangster, TM Gerace, SN Hoddinott
PMCID: PMC2218302  PMID: 21267339

Abstract

This article describes a survey of the opinions of family physicians practising in the London, Ontario, area concerning the management of doctor/patient relationships and patient treatment in cases referred by family physicians to the London Regional Cancer Clinic. Findings clearly identified a need for better communication between Clinic staff and referring family physicians, greater continuity of care for patients at the clinic, continuing family physician support of patients during periods of hospitalization at the Clinic, and some administrative adjustments in Clinic routines that would reduce patient stress and discomfort and improve morale.

Keywords: cancer clinics, referrals, professional relationships

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