Physician Barriers to Population-Based, Fecal Occult Blood Test-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Programs for Average-Risk Patients

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is an efficacious but underused means to reduce the burden of CRC. Population-based CRC screening programs are currently being implemented in Canada and physicians are key partners in increasing screening uptake. The current study identified physician attitudes and barriers that need to be addressed by provincial programs.