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Original Research

Barriers to Quality of Care for Cancer Patients in Rural Areas: A Study from the Faroe Islands

Birna Mohr Joensen1 Naina, Recreation Home, Tórshavn, Faroe IslandsORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-9476-5690
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Sonja Nielsen2 Department of Internal Medicine, National Hospital, Tórshavn, Faroe IslandsORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5253-0677
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Ása Róin3 Department of Health and Nursing Science, University of the Faroe Islands, Tórshavn, Faroe IslandsCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 63-70 | Published online: 17 Jan 2020

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