The development and implementation of a patient-centered radiology consultation service: a focus on breast density and additional screening options. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Increasingly, states are mandating notification to patients if they are found to have dense breast tissue. Information describes the increased risk of cancer and limitations of mammography for this patient group. Such notification often creates anxiety and results in uncertainty as no evidence-based guidelines for additional screening of dense breasts are available. Through an organized consultation service, patients and physicians were provided consultations with radiologists in order to ensure an appropriate screening plan based on individualized histories and preferences. This manuscript describes our dense breast consultation program, examines initial data, and provides lessons for practices interested in providing similar service.

publication date

  • January 14, 2015

Research

keywords

  • Breast Neoplasms
  • Early Detection of Cancer
  • Mammography
  • Mass Screening
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Referral and Consultation

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 84940449648

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.clinimag.2015.01.007

PubMed ID

  • 25655643

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 39

issue

  • 5