Missed screening mammography appointments: patient sociodemographic characteristics and mammography completion after one year

Patients who miss screening mammogram (SM) appointments without notifying the healthcare system (no-show) risk care delays. We investigate sociodemographic characteristics of patients who experience SM no-shows at a community health center and whether and when the missed exams are completed.

Source: Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR - April 8, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Gary X. Wang, Sarah F. Mercaldo, Jennifer E. Cahill, Jane M. Flanagan, Constance D. Lehman, Elyse R. Park Source Type: research