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. 2012 Aug 16;367(7):e11.
doi: 10.1056/NEJMclde1209426.

Clinical decisions. Screening for prostate cancer

Anthony V D'Amico  1 , Matthew R Smith
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Clinical decisions. Screening for prostate cancer

Anthony V D'Amico et al. N Engl J Med. .

Abstract

This interactive feature addresses the diagnosis or management of a clinical case. A case vignette is followed by specific clinical options, neither of which can be considered either correct or incorrect. In short essays, experts in the field then argue for each of the options. Readers can participate in forming community opinion by choosing one of the options and, if they like, providing their reasons.

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