Reducing potential liability in evaluation of the breast.
One in nine women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. It is crucial to evaluate the breast with a three-part approach: self breast examination, annual physician breast examinations, and mammography. In addition, and of equal importance, is proper documentation of the findings and communication between the physicians involved.
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Dept of Radiology, Mercy Hospital, New Orleans, LA 70179.
D000328:Adult; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008327:Mammography; D008875:Middle Aged