United States Preventive Services Task Force
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Term | United States Preventive Services Task Force |
Short definition | United States Preventive Services Task Force - (pronounced) (yoo-NY-ted stayts pree-VEN-tiv SER-vih-ses …) voluntary group of health professionals who review published research and make recommendations on health care methods such as screening tests, counseling, vaccinations, and medications. Before making a recommendation, the United States Preventive Services Task Force examines the strength (scientific quality and correctness) of the evidence found in the research and the advantages and disadvantages of each method reviewed. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
United States Preventive Services Task Force - (pronounced) (yoo-NY-ted stayts pree-VEN-tiv SER-vih-ses …) voluntary group of health professionals who review published research and make recommendations on health care methods such as screening tests, counseling, vaccinations, and medications. Before making a recommendation, the United States Preventive Services Task Force examines the strength (scientific quality and correctness) of the evidence found in the research and the advantages and disadvantages of each method reviewed. Recommendations are made to help healthcare providers and patients decide whether a particular method is appropriate for a patient's needs. Recommendations are subject to change as new research studies are published. Also called USPSTF
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