Palliative radiotherapy for patients with bone metastases: survey of primary care physicians.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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Abstract
Three hundred Canadian primary care physicians were surveyed to determine their perceived barriers to the accessibility of palliative bone radiotherapy and their perceptions regarding treatment efficacy. The response rate was 61%. Factors perceived to hinder accessibility were identified, and the physicians recognized they were not comfortable with their radiotherapy knowledge.
Medical subject headings
- Bone Neoplasms
- Family Practice
- Health Services Accessibility
- Palliative Care