Ensuring quality cancer care through the oncology workforce.
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چکیده
A summary of the discussion at the Institute of Medicine National Cancer Policy Forum Workshop to examine oncology workforce shortages and describe current and potential solutions.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of oncology practice
دوره 6 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010