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What is the main purpose of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)?
What is the main purpose of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)?
- To establish federal regulations for medical practice
- To provide clinical services to patients
- To conduct research on acute medical conditions
- To develop evidence-based recommendations on preventive services (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a component of shared decision making according to the Task Force?
Which of the following is NOT a component of shared decision making according to the Task Force?
- Weighing values regarding potential benefits and harms
- Understanding preventive service risks and benefits
- Understanding the seriousness of the disease or condition
- Exclusively following the clinician's recommendations (correct)
What is one of the key elements that a patient should engage in within shared decision making?
What is one of the key elements that a patient should engage in within shared decision making?
- Making decisions without considering uncertainties
- Making decisions solely based on clinician recommendations
- Weighing values regarding potential benefits and harms (correct)
- Understanding the seriousness of preventive services
According to the approach to screening and chemoprevention, what should a clinician do after assessing a patient's health needs?
According to the approach to screening and chemoprevention, what should a clinician do after assessing a patient's health needs?
What is the suggested role for the patient in decision-making within shared decision making?
What is the suggested role for the patient in decision-making within shared decision making?
Why was the Task Force established by the Department of Health and Human Services in 1984?
Why was the Task Force established by the Department of Health and Human Services in 1984?
What is the main objective of the Choosing Wisely Campaign?
What is the main objective of the Choosing Wisely Campaign?
What factors does the ASCVD Risk Estimator use to determine the 10-year risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease?
What factors does the ASCVD Risk Estimator use to determine the 10-year risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease?
What does a diabetic A1C level greater than 6.5% indicate?
What does a diabetic A1C level greater than 6.5% indicate?
How is metabolic syndrome defined according to the National Cholesterol Education Program and Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP-ATPIII 2001)?
How is metabolic syndrome defined according to the National Cholesterol Education Program and Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP-ATPIII 2001)?
What does the Diabetes Screening target in individuals with an increased risk for diabetes?
What does the Diabetes Screening target in individuals with an increased risk for diabetes?
Why was the Choosing Wisely Campaign established?
Why was the Choosing Wisely Campaign established?
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