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What is the role of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)?
Develop evidence-based recommendations on clinical preventive services
How did the Department of Health and Human Services establish the USPSTF?
As an independent panel of nonfederal experts
What is shared decision making according to the Task Force?
A process involving both patient and clinician in decision making
What should a patient understand in shared decision making according to the Task Force?
Risks, benefits, alternatives, and uncertainties of preventive services
What should be assessed in a patient's health needs according to the text?
Acute issues and eligibility for preventive services
What is the purpose of advising patients about recommended preventive services?
To inform patients about beneficial services
What is the primary aim of the Choosing Wisely Campaign founded in 2012 by ABIM?
To reduce unnecessary tests, procedures, and treatments
How does the ASCVD Risk Estimator determine the 10-year risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease?
By using a combination of factors including blood pressure, cholesterol, and more
What criteria define Metabolic Syndrome according to the National Cholesterol Education Program and Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP-ATPIII 2001)?
A combination of central obesity, hypertriglyceridemia, and more
What is the purpose of the Diabetes Screening mentioned in the text?
To detect prediabetic conditions
Which of the following is NOT a factor used by the ASCVD Risk Estimator to determine the 10-year risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease?
Tobacco use
What is the main reason for nearly all clinicians reporting ordering an unnecessary test or procedure at least once a week?
Driven by a desire for reassurance
Test your knowledge on health screening guidelines and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations. Explore topics such as shared decision making, screening tools for specific diagnoses, and evidence-based preventive services.
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