Episode 8: Knowing the evidence and limitations/benefits of screening programmes can make you more contented
Update: 2025-07-16
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THE CASE
You have just seen James aged 37 about an ankle sprain. He says he also wants to ask about an exercise test. He has just got a new job and the company have offered him a cut price “Private medical well man appointment which includes tests that your own GP doesn’t do including an Exercise ECG”. James says “It costs £75 Do I need an exercise ECG and why don’t GPs offer this?”
Show Notes
1) Screening: Evidence and Practice 2nd edition
2) UK National Screening Committee
3) Canadian Task Force on Preventive health care
Breast cancer tools
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