Impact of Certified Letters on Facilitating Breast Center Follow-Up Among High-risk Patients

Adherence to breast screening recommendations is important for high-risk patients and those with a personal history of breast cancer. A variety of interventions, including structured phone interviews, automated text or phone messages, and mailed reminders have been described. Such practices are common to many breast centers, however, the utility of certified letters as an isolated intervention has not been previously metered or described. In our breast care center, a certified letter with signature upon delivery requirement is sent after a patient has missed their scheduled appointment.
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Breast Source Type: research