Overcoming Patients Barriers to Colorectal Screening
Overcoming Patients Barriers to Colorectal Screening
Overcoming Patients Barriers to Colorectal Screening
DOT
Colorectal Cancer, also known as CRC, begins with a small growth or a polyp, classified as either adenomatous or hyperplastic which develop into carcinoma over 10 to 15 years. Screening is an opportunity to remove the polyp and early detection. CRC screening allows physicians to detect and remove significant polyps, and thus reduces CRC incidence and mortality. In contrast to other cancers, the removal of pre-cancerous polyps or early-stage CRC will prevent cancer development and reduce mortality, which further highlights the importance of early screening. This course has been produced to increase the awareness of the importance of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in community healthcare centers that care for the uninsured and the underserved population.
COURSE INFORMATION
1 hrsValid for 12 monthsCreated 2019-09-05Updated 2019-09-05
Course Objectives
- The participant will be able to understand the importance and value of colorectal screening and the role of community health care centers.
- Identify the risk factors for colorectal cancer and the risk stratification of patients relative to their individual characteristics.
- Understand the importance of early colorectal cancer screening to prevent its onset.
- Explain the different types of screening including home-based testing and in-clinic procedures, their advantages and disadvantages, and recommendations for their use in different patients.
- Evaluate the role of healthcare professionals in increasing the rates of colorectal screening among the uninsured and underserved population.
- Apply in-clinic strategies and validated tools to identify at risk patients, counsel patients about testing, and collaborate with the healthcare team across the continuum of care.
- Assess the public health, economic, social, and psychological consequences of CRC.
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