Mammogram Results Vary By Testing Facility
You probably already know that you want to get a good doctor for any screening that you're going to have done but now a study confirms it, at least in so far as getting a mammogram goes. The study revealed that there is a difference in the accuracy of mammography between different facilities. That's the bad news; the good news is that there were specific factors identified which caused the difference which means that recommendations can be made to those places that aren't providing accurate results in order for them to be able to improve their performance.
Some of the factors that caused a difference in accuracy included:
- The presence of a breast imaging specialist during the review of the mammogram.
- The use of double readings to confirm initial test results.
- The use twice-yearly audit reviews to check on the screening.
When you're trying to find someone to do this kind of screening for you, these are the things that you will want to inquire about. This also serves as an important reminder that you should ask questions like these when getting a breast MRI or any other type of advanced screening. You want to make sure that the information you're getting about your health is as accurate as can be!
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