Algorithm Flowcharts
Breast Cancer Diagnostic Algorithms for Primary Care Providers
(Third Edition, June 2005)
Flowcharts | Intended Audience | Disclaimer
Intended Audience
These algorithms were developed for Primary Care Providers (PCPs) who provide breast cancer screening services. These clinicians are the critical providers to ensure that women receive timely and appropriate screening and diagnostic services, including the highest quality initial screening, appropriate referral of abnormal findings, and follow-up with other breast specialists.
PCPs are encouraged to use these algorithms to aid clinical decision-making. As with all medical protocols and algorithms, they are intended to serve as an adjunct, not as a replacement for clinical judgment applied to individual cases. Excellent communication must always be maintained among PCPs and radiologists, surgeons, pathologists, and other breast specialists. |
