Can Colorectal Cancer Screening Assist in Evaluating Physician Adherence to Guidelines for Ordering DEXA Scans?
Anita Mittal, MD, Rebecca Fausel, Marie L. Borum, MD, MPH, EdH., *Internal Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI and Gastroenterology, The George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC.Purpose: There are significant health disparities between African Americans and whites, in the United States. Colon cancer screening can aid in decreasing the morbidity and mortality from colon cancer, and may also identify other health risks during gastroenterology consultations. This study evaluated the prevalence of African American and Caucasian women who require a DEXA scan seeking preventative care colorectal cancer screening and the frequency of physician ordered DEXA.Methods: After IRB approval, medical records of consecutive female patients referred to a continuity GI clinic for colon cancer screening consultations during a three-month period were evaluated for documentation on whether a DEXA was ordered, not ordered, or not needed. A Microsoft Excel database was created
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