USPSTF in Practice: Key Updates for Evidence-Based Primary Care

Overview

Stay up to date with the latest USPSTF recommendations for screening and preventive interventions in primary care. Walk away from this session with a firm grasp of the evidence of benefits vs harms for each of these recommendations so that you and your patients are positioned to make the best decisions for their care.

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Learning Objectives

• Summarize the USPSTF breast cancer screening guidelines, including recommended age, interval, and modality to balance benefits with harms​
• Discuss the benefits and risks of fall prevention strategies for community-dwelling older adults
• Outline the most effective strategies for addressing overweight and obesity in children and adolescents
• Describe which patients are appropriate candidates for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV acquisition