USPSTF
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-009104
A volunteer group of health experts who review published research and make recommendations about prevention health care methods such as screening tests, counseling, immunizations, and medicines. Before making a recommendation, the USPSTF looks at the strength (scientific quality and correctness) of the evidence found in the research and the benefits and harms of each method being reviewed. Recommendations are made to help health care providers and patients decide whether a specific method is right for a patient’s needs. The recommendations may change as new research studies are published. Also called United States Preventive Services Task Force.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-009104 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Expansions | United States Preventive Services Task Force |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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Record 17,022 of 17,717 in Oncology and biomedicine terminology (MLC-0111). Request the full dataset.