1999
Skin cancer screening in primary care: Prevalence and barriers
Kirsner R, Muhkerjee S, Federman D. Skin cancer screening in primary care: Prevalence and barriers. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 1999, 41: 564-566. PMID: 10495376, DOI: 10.1016/s0190-9622(99)80053-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSkin cancer screeningPrimary care providersCancer screeningSkin cancerAdult patientsPrimary careCare providersSkin cancer screening practicesCancer screening practicesHigh-risk patientsPrimary care visitsHalf of physiciansPrimary care practitionersSkin cancer incidenceFrequent deterrentsCare visitsMortality benefitCancer incidenceScreening practicesPatient embarrassmentNew Haven CountyCare practitionersSuspect lesionsCounty Medical SocietyPhysicians' lack
1997
Screening for Skin Cancer in Primary Care Settings
Federman D, Concato J, Caralis P, Hunkele G, Kirsner R. Screening for Skin Cancer in Primary Care Settings. JAMA Dermatology 1997, 133: 1423-1425. PMID: 9371027, DOI: 10.1001/archderm.1997.03890470101016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care settingSkin examinationSkin cancerCare settingsFecal occult blood testingRetrospective observational cohort studyVeterans Affairs Medical CenterOccult blood testingObservational cohort studyPrimary care visitsMedical record reviewSkin cancer screeningOutpatient medical clinicSkin-related complaintsCare visitsCohort studyAmbulatory visitsRecord reviewRectal examinationBlood testingPhysical examinationCancer screeningProstate examinationMedical CenterMAIN OUTCOME