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Cancer screening. Knowledge, recommendations, and practices of physicians
D V Schapira1, R J Pamies, N B Kumar
1Section of Cancer Prevention, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL 33612-9497.
Cancer
|February 1, 1993
Summary
Primary care physicians can increase cancer screening rates by recommending tests during routine visits. Patient compliance is high when physicians actively suggest cancer screening during these appointments.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Preventive Medicine
- Primary Care
Background:
- Regular primary care physician visits offer opportunities for cancer risk reduction.
- Physician and patient noncompliance with periodic cancer screening recommendations is documented.
- Perceived barriers may hinder cancer screening adherence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of physician recommendations on patient compliance with cancer screening.
- To evaluate the potential of routine visits for increasing cancer screening rates.
Main Methods:
- Observational study analyzing physician-patient interactions regarding cancer screening.
- Data collection on physician recommendations and subsequent patient screening compliance.
Main Results:
- Patient compliance with cancer screening tests was notably high when recommended by their physicians.
- Physician-initiated recommendations are a key factor in patient adherence.
Conclusions:
- Routine primary care visits are valuable opportunities for physicians to recommend cancer screening.
- This strategy can effectively enhance population-level cancer screening rates.