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Disseminating Supplemental Screening Resources For Providers Counseling Women With Dense Breasts, Heejung J. Charron

College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Publications

Purpose.Vermont has a new mandatory breast density notification law that went into effect in January 2017. With the new legislation, mammographic density has a higher impact on patient management. However, 60% of facilities in states with a breast density notification law make no changes to their pre-existing practice concerning supplemental screening.Currently, there is no national consensus guideline available to aid with patient and provider decision-making regarding the recommendation of supplemental breast cancer screening for women with dense breasts. Patients should be properly counseled regarding the potential for false positive findings and the need for additional invasive procedures when pursuing …