Screening

Question 1

Define screening

Answer 1

Is a process of examining a group of usually asymptomatic people to detect those with a high probability of having a given disease.

Question 2

Method or procedure of screening

Answer 2

1. need assessment
2. Set objectives, targets and indicators
3. Planning and preparation.
4. Screening process.
5. Interpretation of results.
6. Action
   7.=monitoring and evaluation

Question 3

Ethical considerations with screening

Answer 3

Discrimination
Failure to inform.
Failure to intervene.
Failure to follow up.
Consent.
Privacy and dignity.
Failure to solve additional problems that arise.
Screening with no intention to assist should a problem be found.
Failure to screen once permission has been granted.
Screening if it is unsafe

Question 4

Explain how screening is linked to risk assessment

Answer 4

Screening is linked to risk assessment as what you may be screening for could present as a risk / hazard