Overdiagnosis- A Manufactured Issue

Technology, specificity, and the patient. Dr. Kopans presents the perspective for physicians who actually have responsibility for helping the patient. The concept of "overdiagnosis" in a population degrades when considered from the individual patient's perspective. Your patients and referring professionals may be confused by the exaggerated attention this topic receives in the lay press and even the medical opinion literature. Dr. Kopans tells you what you need to know to care for your patients or other professionals who have questions. ~objectives~ Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: Access the results of new breast care-imaging research and assess their potential applications to clinical practice. Appraise the potential of tomosynthesis innovations and advances to enhance clinical practice and problem solving. Describe knowledge and skills relevant to clinical practice of breast care-imaging. Apply principles of critical thinking to screening recommen