Understanding screening: requirements for a successful programme

J P L  Davis; I K  Crombie; H T O  Davies

Understanding screening: requirements for a successful programme

J P L Davis, I K Crombie, H T O Davies

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Abstract

Screening has generally been successful in identifying those at risk from disease. This success has led to the belief that screening in the general population is always a good thing. However, there are pitfalls which must be avoided if screening programmes are to achieve what is intended for them.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	104-107
Number of pages	4
Journal	The British Journal of Hospital Medicine
Volume	62
Publication status	Published - Feb 2001

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CANCER

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Understanding screening: requirements for a successful programme

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UN SDGs

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