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Screening (Definition: identification of unrecognised deisease or defect…
Screening
Definition: identification of unrecognised deisease or defect by application of tests, examinations, or other procedures which can be applied rapidly. Determines the probability of disease in an apparently well person.
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Can detect: early disease, risk markers, a pre-disease abnormality
Purposes of screening: reduce M & M in population, extend survival, reduce health system costs, provide information
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PSA testing
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USPSTF, Prostate Ca Foundation Aus, cancer Council Aus do not advocate for population wide PSA testing
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