High-quality mammography: information for referring providers

This Quick Reference Guide for Clinicians contains highlights from Quality Determinants of Mammography, Clinical Practice Guideline No. 13 of interest to health care providers who refer women for mammography. The Quality Determinants of Mammography Guideline Panel, a private-sector panel of health care professionals and consumers, developed the Guideline after comprehensively analyzing the research literature and current scientific knowledge concerning elements necessary for high-quality mammography. Specific recommendations are made in the following areas: Components of complete breast cancer screening. Responsibilities of women, mammography facilities, and referring providers as to screening and followup care. Communication of results. Limitations of mammography. Certification of mammography facilities.