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15774327

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
3
pubmed:dateCreated
2005-3-18
pubmed:abstractText
This exploratory study examines the role of rurality in referrals from primary care to the Cancer Genetics Service for Wales (CGSW) through a case study of referrals from Montgomeryshire, a predominantly rural area in mid-Wales located adjacent to the English border. Awareness of CGSW amongst practitioners is low. We found that rurality plays a role in referral behaviour as distance, time travelling and accessibility by car and public transport are all perceived to have an impact on the patient's decision to attend a clinic appointment. Some patients are being referred outside Wales as ease of access to services is considered more important than distance.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
T
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Sep
pubmed:issn
1353-8292
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
11
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
197-204
pubmed:dateRevised
2009-11-19
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2005
pubmed:articleTitle
'The edge effect': an exploratory study of some factors affecting referrals to cancer genetic services in rural Wales.
pubmed:affiliation
Cancer Genetics Service for Wales, Institute of Medical Genetics, University of Wales College of Medicine, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XN, UK. rachel.iredale@cardiffandvale.wales.nhs.uk
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't