Appraising screening evidence

Assess RCT evidence for prognosis and inform the patient of all treatment avenues

After reading the screening article, ask these questions:

1. Is there RCT evidence that early diagnosis really leads to improved survival, or quality of life, or both?

2. Are the early diagnosed patients willing partners in the treatment strategy?
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There are three considerations taken when appraising screening evidence: Causal evidence of early diagnosis improving survival and quality of life, the patients are willing partners, and the screening is feasible in the community.