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Alternative Title:
Prim Care
Publisher's site:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pop.2014.02.007
Personal Author:
Richards, Thomas B.; White, Mary C.; Caraballo, Ralph S.;
Richards, Thomas B.; White, Mary C.; Caraballo, Ralph S.; Less -
Description:
This review provides an update on lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) and its implications for primary care providers. One of the unique features of lung cancer screening is the potential complexity in patient management if an LDCT scan reveals a small pulmonary nodule. Additional tests, consultation with multiple specialists, and follow-up evaluations may be needed to evaluate whether lung cancer is present. Primary care providers should know the resources available in their communities for lung cancer screening with LDCT and smoking cessation, and the key points to be addressed in informed and shared decision-making discussions with patients.
Subject:
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Age Factors
Article
Computed Tomography
Early Detection Of Cancer
Humans
Lung Neoplasms
Occupational Exposure
Practice Guidelines
Primary Health Care
Radiation Dosage
Risk Factors
Screening
Shared Decision Making
Smoking
Smoking Cessation
Tobacco Smoke Pollution
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Smoking Cessation

Source:
Prim Care. 41(2):307-330;
Pubmed ID:
24830610
Pubmed Central ID:
PMC4380288
Document Type:
Journal Article;
Funding:
CC999999/Intramural CDC HHS/United States;
Collection(s):
CDC Public Access
Main Document Checksum:
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urn:sha256:067f6fcd187737109c5c186d07728eb4cee8dec2263a6af2b2fe4b1373493c4a
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