Are Providers Prepared to Engage Younger Women in Shared Decision-Making for Mammography?

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends providers engage women aged 40-49 years in shared decision-making (SDM) for mammography. This requires mammography knowledge, adequate time to discuss screening, and self-confidence in doing so. Yet, to date, no studies have assessed provider readiness to engage younger women in SDM.An online survey of primary care providers was conducted in Cleveland in 2015. It inquired about knowledge of...