Improving follow-up of abnormal cancer screens using electronic health records: trust but verify test result communication

Improving follow-up of abnormal cancer screens using electronic health records: trust but verify test result communication

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Early detection of colorectal cancer through timely follow-up of positive Fecal Occult Blood Tests (FOBTs) remains a challenge. In our previous work, we found 40% of positive FOBT results eligible for colonoscopy had no documented re...

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Main Authors: Reis Brian, Sawhney Mona K, Petersen Laura A, Wilson Lindsey, Singh Hardeep, Espadas Donna, Sittig Dean F
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6947/9/49

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