Should men without symptoms of prostate disease get PSA tests to screen for prostate cancer?
What is the role of the RN in shared decision making when working with these patients and their families?
November 29, 2018What are the risks associated with PSA testing?
November 29, 2018Should men without symptoms of prostate disease get PSA tests to screen for prostate cancer?
Should men without symptoms of prostate disease get PSA tests to screen for prostate cancer?
Read the following article:
Jacobson, J. (2013).Navigating the PSA screening dilemma. American Journal of Nursing, 113(1), 19-21. doi:10.1097/01.NAJ.0000425741.91354.c4
Initial Discussion Post:
Should men without symptoms of prostate disease get PSA tests to screen for prostate cancer?
What are the risks associated with PSA testing? Do the risks outweigh the benefits? Why or why not?
What is the role of the RN in shared decision making when working with these patients and their families?