Abstract

The high level of agreement with most USPSTF recommendations implies that they represent an emerging consensus about which preventive services should be delivered. Attempts at USPSTF guideline dissemination should focus on recommendations with high agreement. Additional research is needed to assess the reasons for disagreement.

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Year
1992
Type
article
Volume
34
Issue
4
Pages
409-16
Citations
53
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Kurt C. Stange, Rebecca K. Kelly, Jason Chao et al. (1992). Physician agreement with US Preventive Services Task Force recommendations.. PubMed , 34 (4) , 409-16.