‘Should a mammographic screening programme carry the warning: Screening can damage your health!’?
1999
Should Mammogram Screening Carry a Health Warning?
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): Thornton H, Baum M
Conclusion
A Citizens' Jury could help evaluate the costs and benefits of a breast screening program.
Supporting Evidence
- A Citizens' Jury allows for a balanced presentation of the costs and benefits of screening.
- Involving the public in decision-making can enhance the democratic process.
Takeaway
This article suggests that people should have a say in decisions about breast cancer screening because it affects many lives.
Methodology
Advocates for using a Citizens' Jury to consider the introduction of a breast screening program.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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