Use of shared care and routine tests in follow-up after treatment for localised cutaneous melanoma

• Main Authors: Wei-Yin Lim (Author), Robin M. Turner (Author), Rachael L. Morton (Author), Marisa C. Jenkins (Author), Les Irwig (Author), Angela C. Webster (Author), Mbathio Dieng (Author), Robyn P. M. Saw (Author), Pascale Guitera (Author), Donald Low (Author), Cynthia Low (Author), Katy J. L. Bell (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Patients may decide to undertake shared care with a general practitioner (GP) during follow-up after treatment for localised melanoma. Routine imaging tests for surveillance may be commonly used despite no evidence of clinical utility. This study describes the frequency of shared...