Screening

Question 1

What does benificence mean

Answer 1

Maximising the benefits of the screening whilst minimising potential harm

Question 2

What does non maleficence mean

Answer 2

Do no harm- making sure screening is carried out without harming patient

Question 3

What does patient autonomy mean

Answer 3

It’s an informed choice- patients can choose if they want to be screened or not

Question 4

What does equity mean

Answer 4

Ensuring that everyone has a fair and equal opportunity to access and benefit from the screening process

Question 5

What is the impact to the patient and screen provider of a true positive result?

Answer 5

Create a treatment plan and could also improve outcomes, as it’s been detected while the patient is asymptomatic

Question 6

What is the purpose of screening

Answer 6

Screening is typically done on patients who are asymptomatic- it identifies the conditions early

Question 7

Impact of false positive

Answer 7

May give them anxiety and lack of faith in screening

Question 8

What do the terms sensitivity and specificity mean

Answer 8

Sensitivity means a tests ability to correctly identify individuals who have a disease. Specificity means the ability of a test to identify those who don’t have the disease.