The primary care physician may have a more critical role in colorectal cancer screening in African Americans when compared to non-African Americans
Borum, M.L.; Shafa, S.; Hatara, M.Christina.; Paulsen, J.
Journal of the National Medical Association 101(7): 734
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 0027-9684 PMID: 19634599 DOI: 10.1016/s0027-9684(15)30987-1Document Number: 261572
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