The Prostate Cancer Screening Controversy: Addressing Bioethical Concerns at a Community Health Promotion Event for Men

There are bioethical concerns related to prostate cancer screening. A new prostate cancer screening approach at a community health promotion event used vouchers to promote informed decision-making in order to reduce these concerns.

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Published in:Journal of health care for the poor and underserved 2012-11, Vol.23 (4), p.11-14
Main Authors: Davis, Jenna L, Grant, Cathy G, Rivers, Brian M, Rivera-Colón, Venessa, Ramos, Roberto, Antolino, Prado, Harris, Erika, Green, B. Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Community health
Community Health Services - organization & administration
Controversy
Decision Making
Early Detection of Cancer - ethics
Early Detection of Cancer - methods
Florida
Health care
Health promotion
Health Promotion - organization & administration
Humans
Informed Consent - ethics
Informed Consent - psychology
Male
Men
Mens health
Middle Aged
Prostate cancer
Prostate-Specific Antigen
Prostatic cancer
Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis
Screening
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Summary:There are bioethical concerns related to prostate cancer screening. A new prostate cancer screening approach at a community health promotion event used vouchers to promote informed decision-making in order to reduce these concerns.
ISSN:1049-2089
1548-6869
1548-6869
DOI:10.1353/hpu.2012.0160