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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Dec 15, 2015; 7(12): 422-433
Published online Dec 15, 2015. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v7.i12.422
Published online Dec 15, 2015. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v7.i12.422
Table 3 Main factors associated with practitioner delay
Increases delay | Reduces delay |
Lack of continuity of care Frequent attendance Patient’s socioeconomic status (lower) Initial misdiagnosis Failure to examine or investigate Inaccurate or inadequate tests Co-morbidities Elderly patients Psychiatric co-morbidities | Site (rectum) Experience Use of referral guidelines Suspected CRC diagnosis in the referral Urgent referral to hospital |
- Citation: Vega P, Valentín F, Cubiella J. Colorectal cancer diagnosis: Pitfalls and opportunities. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2015; 7(12): 422-433
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5204/full/v7/i12/422.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4251/wjgo.v7.i12.422