Should men without symptoms of prostate disease get PSA tests to screen for prostate cancer?


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Should men without symptoms of prostate disease get PSA tests to screen for prostate cancer?


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Read the following article:

  •  Jacobson, J. (2013).Navigating the PSA screening dilemma.American Journal of Nursing, 113(1), 19-21. doi:10.1097/01.NAJ.0000425741.91354.c4

Initial Discussion Post:

  • Should men without symptoms of prostate disease get PSA tests to screen for prostate cancer?
  • What are the risks associated with PSA testing?  Do the risks outweigh the benefits?  Why or why not?
  • What is the role of the RN in shared decision making when working with these patients and their families?