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Cancer management and reimbursement aspects in Germany: an overview demonstrated by the case of colorectal cancer.
- Source :
- European Journal of Health Economics; 2010 Supplement 1, Vol. 10, p21-26, 6p, 2 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- This paper provides an overview of cancer management, particularly with respect to colorectal cancer (CRC), in Germany. The information presented reflects findings from the peer-review literature and government documentation, as well as interviews with cancer and CRC specialists. Topics such as epidemiology, expenditure, CRC screening, pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment are discussed in this paper. Furthermore, insights into the German reimbursement system with regard to cancer management as well as regulatory aspects are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- COLON cancer
GOVERNMENT publications
ONCOLOGISTS
MEDICAL screening
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16187598
- Volume :
- 10
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- European Journal of Health Economics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 47198543
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10198-009-0194-x