Public expectations about screening don't match what screening programmes can deliver. By addressing misconceptions about how screening works, its limitations and the calculation of benefits and harms, scientists and clinicians hope to bridge the gap between the active debates of the scientific community and the concerns raised by the public.
Making Sense of Screening : Public... - Healthy Evidence
Making Sense of Screening
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This is an excellent publication which should be read before considering participating in any screening programme
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