Melanoma follow up: time to generate the evidence.
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چکیده
Research is needed into current melanoma follow-up practices and their implications for patients and society. We highlight the need and suggest a way forward.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Australian health review : a publication of the Australian Hospital Association
دوره 37 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013