Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

• Background
  • Including the epidemiology of breast cancer and how screening affects survival rates
• Management
  • How to discuss the risks and benefits of breast screening so that a woman can make an informed choice about whether to participate
• An optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
• An audit suggestion
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn:

• Provide information to women about the NHS breast screening programme, including the rationale, risks and benefits, and what to expect.​
• Support women to make an informed decision on participation in the NHS breast screening programme.

Audit Suggestions

Topics covered