Instructors:

• Diane Lauver, PhD, APRN, BC, FAAN, Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Nursing
• Sarina Schrager, MD, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Estimated completion time: 1 hour (.1 CEU)

Purpose: The purpose of this module is to relate the differences between breast cancer screening and diagnostic tests and highlight risk management issues. It also addresses holistic and tailored approaches for working with diverse patients and concerns.

Audience: Primary care providers who perform breast cancer screenings.

Objectives: Upon completion, the participant will be able to:

1. Review the differences between breast cancer screening and diagnostic tests for breast cancer.
2. Clarify Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BIRADS) terminology and implications.
3. Tailor approaches to breast cancer screening in women who are reluctant to get screened.
4. Discuss a holistic approach to conveying abnormal results with attention to psychosocial implications.
5. Apply current screening recommendations and a tailoring process to cases representing a diversity of women.
6. Highlight issues pertinent to risk management for primary providers in cases of breast concerns.

Computer requirements: For the module and the introductory presentation, you will need:

• Internet Explorer 5.5 or Netscape 6, or higher
• Adobe Reader 5.0 or higher
• Windows Media Player 6.4 or higher or RealPlayer

This module is part of a series developed with support from: Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services - Well Woman Program CDC National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program And in partnership with: University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Nursing, WisTREC, and Continuing Education in Nursing University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, College of Nursing University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Family Medicine, Department of Medicine, and Continuing Medical Education

For more information on the other modules, please refer to the Breast and Cervical Cancer Detection home page.