Disease screening Flashcards
1
Q
Criteria for screening programs to be created
A
Condition - needs to be serious Test - sensitive, specific, safe, validated Treatment - Effective and accessible Screening program - respond to need Ongoing - ongoing protocols
2
Q
Successfull screening implementation requires:
A
- National policy and protocols
- Program planning and design
- Quality management plan
- Governance and management
- Monitoring and evaluation
3
Q
Existing screening programs in Aus
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- Breast cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Newborn
4
Q
Types of screening
A
Population vs Opportunistic
