title: Screening explained: what every nurse should know.
abstract: Healthcare screening forms a large part of public health activity in the UK and nurses are becoming a major part of the workforce in the delivery of these services. It is essential that nurses have an understanding of the theory, risks and benefits of screening. This paper provides a brief understanding of the main theoretical concepts and definitions of health screening and considers some of the dilemmas.
authors.affiliation: Bournemouth University.
authors.forename: Cate
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Wood
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D013222:State Medicine; D006113:United Kingdom