[Bavarian mammography screening program]

Radiologe. 2005 Mar;45(3):264-8. doi: 10.1007/s00117-005-1182-5.
[Article in German]

Abstract

In Bavaria since the 1st April 2003 we have been conducting a high quality mammography-screening carried out in individual practises (BMS). We have used the European and the S 3 guidelines. The best diagnosis is an early diagnosis of the breast carcinoma to save human life. Because of this and the high mortality rate due to this disease it is essential to have a mammogram screening program. There is no single one ideal way of constructing a screening program, it is always based on compromise within the particular health care-systems. Arising problems cannot be avoided, it is only possible when all parties work closely together that the BMS works properly.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Breast Neoplasms / mortality*
  • Causality
  • Female
  • Germany / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Mammography / statistics & numerical data*
  • Mass Screening / organization & administration*
  • Mass Screening / statistics & numerical data*
  • Prevalence
  • Quality Assurance, Health Care / methods
  • Quality Assurance, Health Care / organization & administration
  • Radiation Injuries / epidemiology
  • Risk Assessment / methods*
  • Risk Factors