Importance of Casefinding in Cancer Patient Identification
Casefinding is a crucial system that identifies patients with reportable diagnoses such as cancer. Various methods and sources are utilized to ensure accurate and thorough reporting, aiding in quality control and completeness of cancer data logs. Learn about active and passive casefinding methods, the significance of casefinding, and the types of diseases that are reportable.
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Objectives Define Casefinding 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
Reportable List Malignant cancers NOT reportable: squamous cell and basal cell carcinoma of skin Benign Brain tumors Borderline or uncertain behavior Borderline ovarian tumors Carcinoma in situ of the cervix
Casefinding Methods - Active Retrieving source documents Pathology reports Radiation Oncology treatment summaries Benefits Thorough Accurate
Casefinding Methods - Passive Non-registry staff reporting Disadvantages Not as familiar with criteria and terminology Cases missed Incomplete casefinding may occur
Sources Pathology Disease Diagnosis Index Surgery schedules and reports Radiology reports Radiation and Medical Oncology Treatment summaries Outpatient records
Importance of Casefinding Ensures complete reporting Quality-control procedures Completeness logs by: Month and department Month and year Year and cancer site
Summary Casefinding is a system to identify every patient with a reportable diagnosis Many sources utilized Important for complete reporting
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