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Clinical practice guidelines in oncology—achievements and challenges

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  1. Department of Internal Medicine V, Haematology & Oncology, Innsbruck Medical University, Anichstrasse 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria

    Günther Gastl MD

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The health care community relies heavily on the continuous translation of scientific evidence into clinical practice guidelines.

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Gastl, G. Clinical practice guidelines in oncology—achievements and challenges. memo 5, 87–89 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12254-012-0015-2

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