BMJ. 1998 Jul 25;317(7153):263-4.

How risks of breast cancer and benefits of screening are communicated to women: analysis of 58 pamphlets.

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NHS breast screening programme. Money may be better spent on symptomatic women. [BMJ. 1999]
NHS breast screening programme. Money may be better spent on symptomatic women.Baum M. BMJ. 1999 Feb 6; 318(7180):398.
Evidence based patient information. is important, so there needs to be a national strategy to ensure it. [BMJ. 1998]
Evidence based patient information. is important, so there needs to be a national strategy to ensure it.Coulter A. BMJ. 1998 Jul 25; 317(7153):225-6.

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