EVectiveness Bulletin Management of lung cancer
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Introduction This paper summarises a series of interlinked systematic reviews carried out to inform guidance on commissioning cancer services published by the National Health Service (NHS) Executive. These formed the basis of an EVective Health Care bulletin, Vol 4, No 3. Information on the review process, including the specific questions considered, is given in Improving outcomes in lung cancer: the research evidence.
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