Understanding the Methods Used by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force in Developing Recommendations

Returning to the Patient Case

• A 40-year-old woman presents to your clinic for a periodic health examination. She is healthy and has no risk factors for any particular diseases. She does not smoke, is sexually active and is not pregnant.
• Routine mammography is not recommended by the USPSTF.
• She has read about the mammography controversy and wants to know more about the benefits and harms.

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