The Rational Clinical Examination
David L. Simel, Drummond Rennie
Cancer, Family History
David L. Simel, Harvey Murff
Clinical Scenario
Topics Discussed:
cancer, cancer genetics, colonoscopy, colorectal cancer screening, family history
Excerpt:
"A 48-year-old woman makes an urgent appointment to see you. She
is distressed because her 52-year-old sister just returned home
from an outpatient colonoscopy procedure and called to tell her
that she has cancer. Your patient is healthy, has a normal well-balanced
diet, and has no abnormal bowel symptoms. She wants to know what
she should do...."
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