Improving Breast Imaging Quality Standards (Paperback)

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 mammography and breast cancer detection, with a focus on the FDAa (TM)s oversight via the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA), to identify areas in need of improvement. Enacted in 1993, MQSA provides a general framework for ensuring national quality standards in facilities performing screening mammography, requires that each mammography facility be accredited and certified, and mandates that facilities will undergo annual inspections. This book recommends strategies for achieving continued progress in assuring mammography quality, including changes to MQSA regulation, as well as approaches that do not fall within the purview of MQSA. Specifically, this book provides recommendations aimed at improving mammography interpretation; revising MQSA regulations, inspections, and enforcement; ensuring an adequate workforce for breast cancer screening and diagnosis; and improving breast imaging quality beyond mammography.

General

Imprint:	National Academies Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2005
Authors:	Committee on Improving Mammography Quality Standards • National Research Council • National Academy of Sciences • National Cancer Policy Board • Institute of Medicine
Editors:	Sharyl J. Nass • John Ball
Dimensions:	280 x 216mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	240
ISBN-13:	978-0-309-09648-5
Categories:	Books > Medicine > General issues > Health systems & services > General Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Gynaecology & obstetrics > General Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Medical imaging > General
LSN:	0-309-09648-0
Barcode:	9780309096485

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