Innovative practice model to optimize resource utilization and improve access to care for high-risk and BRCA+ patients

Authors :: Head, Linden
Nessim, Carolyn
Boyd, Kirsty Usher
Source :: Canadian Journal of Surgery. February, 2017, Vol. 60 Issue 1, p37, 8 p.
Publication Year :: 2017
Abstract: Background: Bilateral prophylactic mastectomy (BPM) has shown breast cancer risk reduction in high-risk/BRCA+ patients. However, priority of active cancers coupled with inefficient use of operating room (OR) resources presents challenges [...]

Subjects :: Breast reconstruction -- Health aspects
Medical care utilization -- Analysis
Breast cancer -- Care and treatment -- Research
Health
Health care industry

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