Prostate Cancer and PSA Testing: Implications of Provider-Patient Communication and Shared- Decision Making on National Screening Recommendations

The national recommendations for use of the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test for prostate cancer screening have been modified over the years as scientific evidence emerged. Current screening recommendations discourage widespread PSA screening for men at low to average risk, but provide specific...

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Main Author: Reece, Michelle C
Format: Others
Published: Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University 2014
Subjects:
PSA
Online Access:https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/2390
https://dc.etsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3750&context=etd