Describe Casefinding methods Explain the importance of Casefinding Casefinding A system of identifying every patient with a reportable diagnosis Inpatient Outpatient Registries may use different source documents but process is similar ID: 1039591
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2. ObjectivesDefine CasefindingDescribe Casefinding methodsExplain the importance of Casefinding
3. CasefindingA system of identifying every patient with a reportable diagnosisInpatientOutpatientRegistries may use different source documents, but process is similar
4. Reportable ListMalignant cancersNOT reportable: squamous cell and basal cell carcinoma of skinBenignBrain tumorsBorderline or uncertain behaviorBorderline ovarian tumorsCarcinoma in situ of the cervix
5. Casefinding Methods - ActiveRetrieving source documentsPathology reportsRadiation Oncology treatment summariesBenefitsThoroughAccurate
6. Casefinding Methods - PassiveNon-registry staff reportingDisadvantagesNot as familiar with criteria and terminologyCases missedIncomplete casefinding may occur
7. SourcesPathologyDisease Diagnosis IndexSurgery schedules and reportsRadiology reportsRadiation and Medical Oncology Treatment summariesOutpatient records
8. Importance of CasefindingEnsures complete reportingQuality-control proceduresCompleteness logs by:Month and departmentMonth and yearYear and cancer site
9. SummaryCasefinding is a system to identify every patient with a reportable diagnosisMany sources utilizedImportant for complete reporting
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