Gaining informed consent for screening

An editorial notes that there are misconceptions among the public about the purpose of medical screening and the accuracy of screening tests.

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Published in:BMJ 1999-09, Vol.319 (7212), p.722-723
Main Author: Austoker, Joan
Format: Article
Language:English
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Editorials
Medical screening
Perceptions
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Summary:An editorial notes that there are misconceptions among the public about the purpose of medical screening and the accuracy of screening tests.
ISSN:0959-8138
0959-8146
1468-5833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.319.7212.722