Quality of care for women presenting with benign breast conditions.
The aim of the study was to investigate the management of women with benign breast problems. A consecutive sample of women (n = 194) was assessed who presented to public or private sector providers. The main reasons for referral were breast lumps (62%); 56% of women who attended the public sector did not receive any recommendation compared to 40% who attended the private sector and clinical/general practitioner reviews were recommended to more women in the private sector (54%). Reasons for the discrepancy between public and private patients require further investigation.
Livingston
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Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer, The Cancer Council Victoria, Melbourne, Australia. Trish.Livingston@cancervic.org.au
Hirst
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Pitcher
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Mann
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Collins
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Hayman
J
J
D001315:Australia; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003625:Data Collection; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017149:Private Sector; D017150:Public Sector; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D012017:Referral and Consultation