Author : European Commission. Directorate-General for Health and Consumer Protection,Nicholas Perry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015064101341
European Guidelines for Quality Assurance in Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis by European Commission. Directorate-General for Health and Consumer Protection,Nicholas Perry Pdf
Breast cancer is the most frequent cause of cancer-related deaths in women in Europe, and demographic trends indicate a continuing increase in this substantial public health problem. Systematic early detection through screening, effective diagnostic pathways and optimal treatment have the ability to substantially lower current breast cancer mortality rates and reduce the burden of this disease in the population. This is the fourth edition of these guidelines which contains information on recommended standards and procedures for breast cancer screening and diagnostic services, including chapters on multi-disciplinary aspects of quality assurance, data collection and monitoring, effective communication of information, requirements of a specialist unit, and a certification protocol.