Details

Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Monsees, B S
• Destouet, J M

Titel

A screening mammography program. Staying alive and making it work

Ist Teil von

• The Radiologic clinics of North America, 1992-01, Vol.30 (1), p.211-219

Ort / Verlag

United States

Erscheinungsjahr

1992

Quelle

MEDLINE

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• The success of a mammography screening program requires thorough planning. A dependably high volume and a streamlined efficient operation are essential to survival of the program. Factors that warrant consideration prior to designing such a program include the following: Distinction between screening and diagnostic mammography examinations. Selection of a site that will meet the needs of the community and yet provide a consistently high volume. Low examination cost for screening mammography coupled with a detailed financial analysis and reappraisal on an ongoing basis. A customized marketing program that incorporates methods to increase awareness, compliance, and utilization by women and referring physicians. Well-trained, efficient, and dedicated personnel. An operation that is designed for rapid throughput and expeditious patient flow. An efficient plan for film handling, interpretation, reporting, and storage. Timely communication of examination results. A reliable mechanism for follow-up evaluation and outcome data collection. Establishment of a consistent and reliable quality assurance program and the production of high quality mammograms.