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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