Provider reminder systems are recommended based on strong evidence of their effectiveness in increasing: breast cancer screening by mammography; cervical cancer screening by Pap test; and colorectal cancer screening by fecal occult blood test (FOBT). Provider reminder systems are recommended based on sufficient evidence of their effectiveness in increasing colorectal cancer screening by flexible sigmoidoscopy. There is insufficient evidence to determine the effectiveness of using provider reminders to increase colorectal cancer screening by colonoscopy or double contrast barium enema. Reminders inform health care providers it is time for a client's cancer screening test (called a 'reminder') or that the client is overdue for screening (called a 'recall').

Developed By: 

Developer Type: 

Healthy People 2020 Topic Area(s): 

Healthy People 2020 Objectives: 

Resource Type: 

Citation: 

Tags: 

Effect Health System Change, Reduce Morbidity, Reduce Mortality, Reduce Risk or Incidence of Disease or Condition, Community- & Faith-Based Organizations, Healthcare, Clinical Practice, Primary Prevention, Secondary Prevention, Healthcare Providers