Current lung cancer screening practice amongst general practitioners in Western Australia: a cross ‐sectional study

Abstract Lung cancer screening with low dose computed tomography (LDCT) is recommended in the USA and Canada for high‐risk smokers but not in Australia. We administered a cross‐sectional survey to Western Australian general practitioners (GP). The majority (64/93, 69%) reported requesting a screening chest X‐ray (42/93, 45%) and/or LDCT (38/93, 41%) in the past year. LDCT screening was more common if the GP had received education from radiology practices (odds ratio (OR) 2.81, P = 0.03) or if they believed screening is funded by the Medical Benefits Scheme (OR 3.57, P = 0.02). Lung cancer screening with LDCT is occurring outside a coordinated programme, contrary to Australian guidelines.
Source: Internal Medicine Journal - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Tags: Brief Communication Source Type: research