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Liability in breast cancer screening

L S Caplan

    Trends in Health Care, Law & Ethics
    |January 1, 1994
    PubMed
    Summary

    Breast cancer mortality is rising in older women despite early detection methods like mammography and clinical breast exams (CBE). Many women aren't screened due to lack of physician recommendation or awareness.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Public Health
    • Medical Law

    Background:

    • US breast cancer mortality rates have increased in women aged 50+ over 29 years.
    • Early detection via mammography and clinical breast exams (CBE) offers a cure.
    • Despite guidelines, only one-third of women 50+ receive annual screening mammograms.

    Observation:

    • Many women are not undergoing recommended breast cancer screenings.
    • Key barriers include lack of physician recommendation, unawareness of need, and absence of perceived breast problems.
    • These reasons highlight insufficient patient education regarding screening guidelines.

    Findings:

    • Physician recommendation is a critical factor influencing mammography adherence.
    • Patient awareness of breast cancer screening necessity is notably low.
    • Inadequate information transfer from physicians contributes to screening gaps.

    Implications:

    • Physicians play a crucial role in patient screening adherence.
    • There is a need to improve patient education on breast cancer screening protocols.
    • This study examines potential physician liability for failure to inform patients about screening.
    Keywords:
    Health Care and Public HealthLegal ApproachNational Cancer InstituteTruman v. Thomas

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