Screening Programmes

The NHS Breast Screening Program (NHSBSP) has invited Margie, age 71, and Pam, age 52, for screening at their local hospitals. Neither woman has a family history of breast cancer nor have they noticed anything unusual about their breasts. They have not spoken to their GPs about the screening program and wonder if they have to attend.

• What legal and ethical issues arise through screening programs?

Apply Theory (Specific Professional Healthcare Competencies + Clinical Medical Ethical Principles) to Practice in order to provide Optimal Patient-Centered Care (OPCC)

Source – Ethics Case Studies from Clinical Ethics and Law (Second Edition), Carolyn Johnston Penelope Bradbury