factors influencing management decisions
Last edited 04/2023 and last reviewed 05/2023
Factors influencing management decisions
- do not offer further investigations to identify the primary site of origin of the malignancy to patients who are unfit for treatment
- perform investigations only if:
- the results are likely to affect a treatment decision
- the patient understands why the investigations are being carried out
- the patient understands the potential benefits and risks of investigation and treatment and
- the patient is prepared to accept treatment
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