The prostate cancer screening controversy: addressing bioethical concerns at a community health promotion event for men

J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2012 Nov;23(4 Suppl):11-4. doi: 10.1353/hpu.2012.0160.

Abstract

There are bioethical concerns related to prostate cancer screening. A new prostate cancer screening approach at a community health promotion event used vouchers to promote informed decision-making in order to reduce these concerns.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Community Health Services / organization & administration*
  • Decision Making*
  • Early Detection of Cancer / ethics
  • Early Detection of Cancer / methods*
  • Florida
  • Health Promotion / organization & administration*
  • Humans
  • Informed Consent / ethics*
  • Informed Consent / psychology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prostate-Specific Antigen
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / diagnosis*

Substances

  • Prostate-Specific Antigen