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Physicians and the teaching of breast self-examination: Implications from a survey at a university teaching hospital

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  • O'Malley, M.S.
  • Fletcher, S.W.
  • Bunce, L.A.

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We surveyed 80 physicians from 4 specialties (Family Medicine, General Medicine, General Surgery, Ob-Gyn) to investigate how they taught breast self-examination (BSE). Only half reported personally teaching BSE. Few MDs reported routinely using techniques to assess BSE competency. Most (72%) claimed no formal training in teaching BSE; 10% claimed no training at all. Techniques used to teach BSE may vary, and physicians may lack the training to teach BSE.

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  • O'Malley, M.S. & Fletcher, S.W. & Bunce, L.A., 1985. "Physicians and the teaching of breast self-examination: Implications from a survey at a university teaching hospital," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 75(6), pages 673-675.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.75.6.673_7
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.75.6.673
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