Improving breast imaging quality standards /

Mammography is an important tool for detecting breast cancer at an early stage. When coupled with appropriate treatment, early detection can reduce breast cancer mortality. At the request of Congress, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioned a study to examine the current practice of mamm...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Corporate Author: National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.). Committee on Improving Mammography Quality Standards
Other Authors: Nass, Sharyl J., Ball, John, 1944-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2005.
Subjects:
Breast > Radiography > Standards > United States.
Breast Diseases > diagnosis
Mammography > standards
Mammographie > Normes > États-Unis.
MEDICAL > Gynecology & Obstetrics.
Breast > Radiography > Standards
United States
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Improving interpretive performance in mammography
  • MQSA regulations, inspections, and enforcement
  • Ensuring an adequate workforce for breast cancer screening and diagnosis
  • Beyond MQSA.

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