Controversy Session: Breast Density Notification Legislation: Pros and Cons

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2014

SPSC40

Controversy Session: Breast Density Notification Legislation: Pros and Cons

Special Courses — Breast (Imaging and Interventional),

Presented on December 3, 2014

Participants

Christopher E. Comstock MD, Moderator: Advisory Board - Bayer

Barbara S. Monsees MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Stephen Albert Feig MD, Presenter: Medical Advisory Board, Hologic, Inc

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1) Review the current state of breast density legislation in the U.S. 2) Understand the rationale for passage of laws stipulating dense breast notification, and review the language and requirements of such laws. 3) Review the effects of breast density notification on use of supplemental screening, followup, biopsy and cancer yield.

ABSTRACT

URL

Cite This Abstract

Comstock, C, Monsees, B, Feig, S, Controversy Session: Breast Density Notification Legislation: Pros and Cons. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14002732.html