A Self-Administered Questionnaire to Assist Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer
Adelstein BA, Irwig L, Macaskill P, et al. A self administered reliable questionnaire to assess lower bowel symptoms. BMC Gastroenterol. 2008 Mar 1;8:8. PMID: 1831268
An impressive contribution, showing that a simple questionnaire can help to guide clinical consultation in diagnosis of colorectal cancer.
From the conclusion:
This self administered questionnaire about lower bowel symptoms is a useful way of eliciting details of bowel symptoms. It is a reliable instrument that is acceptable to patients and easily completed. Its use could guide the clinical consultation, allowing a more efficient, comprehensive and useful interaction, ensuring that all symptoms are assessed. It will also be a useful tool in research studies on bowel symptoms and their predictive value for colorectal cancer and other diseases.
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