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Original Article

Experiences of general practitioners participating in oncology meetings with specialists to support GP-led survivorship care; an interview study from the Netherlands

Anne van LeeuwenDepartment of General Practice, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands;
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Jan WindDepartment of General Practice, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands;
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Henk van WeertDepartment of General Practice, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands;
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Vrony de WolffMedisch Centrum Brielle, Brielle, The Netherlands
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Kristel van AsseltDepartment of General Practice, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Correspondence[email protected]
Pages 171-176 | Received 26 Apr 2017, Accepted 02 May 2018, Published online: 28 Jun 2018

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