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Why Non-Hospital Reporting? One of the major changes in
the healthcare delivery system, and specifically in regards to the cancer patient, is that both diagnosis and treatment are
increasingly occurring in non-hospital settings. This shift from what traditionally has occurred primarily in hospital settings
is presenting challenges to central cancer registries in their need for complete case ascertainment. It now is essential
that central cancer registries develop mechanisms for ascertaining cases from these non-hospital sources to maintain a complete
and accurate count of cancer cases.
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Last Revised: May 29, 2008 |