Cancer Registry data
1990

Clarification on Cancer Registry Data Access

Commentary

Author Information

Author(s): H. Thornton-Jones

Primary Institution: The Thames Cancer Registry

Conclusion

The Thames Cancer Registry allows contact with patients for interviews under certain ethical conditions, contrary to previous statements.

Supporting Evidence

  • The Thames Cancer Registry allows patient contact for interviews if ethical committee approval is obtained.
  • Previous statements about the impossibility of direct measurements of field intensity were misleading.

Takeaway

The Cancer Registry can talk to patients for studies if they follow specific rules, which is not what was previously said.

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