Words you know: complete the sentences

TNM staging · evidence review · molecular profile · guideline development group · GRADE approach

• The ____ met in London to review the latest oncological trials.
• An exhaustive ____ was conducted before updating the surgical protocols in Boston.
• Using the ____ ensures transparency in grading the quality of clinical evidence.
• Accurate ____ is vital for determining the correct metastatic spread of the tumor.
• The ____ of the biopsy dictated the prescription of targeted therapy in Chicago.

Remember: Stance and viewpoint adverbials

• ___ , the escalation in administrative costs has alarmed hospital directors in Boston. [Tellingly / Technically speaking]
• ___ , the private insurer is not liable for experimental surgical complications. [From a legal standpoint / Understandably]
• ___ , the new primary care gatekeeping model reduced emergency department visits. [Understandably / Frankly]
• ___ , capitation payments do not cover emergency out-of-hours interventions. [Technically speaking / Ironically]

Remember: The formal future

• The health minister ___ address the medical association in Chicago tomorrow. [is to / is slated to]
• New reimbursement guidelines ___ be published by the Department of Health next week. [are expected to / are poised to]
• The struggling regional hospital ___ be acquired by a major private insurer. [is slated to / is on the verge of]
• The research team ___ announce a breakthrough in cancer immunotherapy. [is on the verge of / is destined to]

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