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A pilot study of spatial patterns in referrals to a multicentre cancer genetics service.

Community genetics - 1 Jan 2005

Tempest Vanessa, Higgs Gary, McDonald Kevin, Iredale Rachel, Bater Tony, Gray Jonathon

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OBJECTIVES: To analyse spatial and temporal patterns in patients referred to a cancer genetics service in order to monitor service utilization and accessibility. METHODS: Postcodes of patients during a 4-year period were used to examine spatial patterns using a Geographical Information System (GIS). Referral rates were compared visually and statistically to explore yearly variation for administrative areas in...

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PMID: 15925882
DOI: 10.1159/000084774

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