Table 1 USPSTF screening and counseling recommendations rated A or B*
From: A framework for chiropractic training in clinical preventive services
Screening | Within scope in most states?1 | Relevant course(s) |
|---|---|---|
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (ultrasound) | no | physical diagnosis |
Alcohol misuse | yes | public health/psychology |
Breast cancer (mammography) | no | radiology/obstetrics/gynecology |
Cervical cancer | no | obstetrics/gynecology |
Colorectal cancer | yes | physical diagnosis |
Depression2 | yes | psychology |
Diabetes (Type 2) | yes | physical diagnosis |
Hearing loss | yes | physical diagnosis/pediatrics |
Hypertension | yes | physical diagnosis |
Iron deficiency anemia | yes | nutrition |
Obesity | yes | nutrition |
Osteoporosis | yes | nutrition/geriatrics |
Tobacco use | yes | pathology/public health |
Lipid disorders | yes | nutrition |
Vision | yes | physical diagnosis |
Counseling /interventions | ||
Alcohol misuse | yes | public health/psychology |
Aspirin for CVD prevention3 | no | physiology/clinical decision-making |
Breastfeeding | yes | obstetrics/gynecology/pediatrics |
Folic acid supplement | yes | nutrition |
Iron deficiency anemia supplement | yes | nutrition |
Obesity weight management4 | yes | nutrition/psychology |
Tobacco use intervention | yes | public health/psychology |