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George Birdsong,
Lydia Howell,
Karen Atkison,
R Marshall Austin,
Marluce Bibbo,
Thomas A Bonfiglio,
Diane D Davey,
Catherine Keebler,
Dina Mody,
Lynnette Savaloja,
Jacalyn Papillo, Marianne Prey,
Stephen Raab,
Brenda L Schultz,
Diane Solomon
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ABSTRACT: The member organizations of the Cytology Education and Technology Consortium believe there are significant flaws in current cytology proficiency testing regulations. The most immediate needed modifications include lengthening the required testing interval, utilizing stringently validated and continuously monitored slides, changing the grading scheme, and changing the focus of the test from the individual to laboratory level testing. Integration of new computer-assisted and located-guided screening technologies into the testing protocols is necessary for the testing protocol to be compliant with the law.
CytoJournal 02/2006; 3:11.
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Diane Solomon,
Diane Davey,
Robert Kurman,
Ann Moriarty,
Dennis O'Connor, Marianne Prey,
Stephen Raab,
Mark Sherman,
David Wilbur,
Thomas Wright,
Nancy Young
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ABSTRACT: The Bethesda 2001 Workshop was convened to evaluate and update the 1991 Bethesda System terminology for reporting the results of cervical cytology. A primary objective was to develop a new approach to broaden participation in the consensus process.
Forum groups composed of 6 to 10 individuals were responsible for developing recommendations for discussion at the workshop. Each forum group included at least 1 cytopathologist, cytotechnologist, clinician, and international representative to ensure a broad range of views and interests. More than 400 cytopathologists, cytotechnologists, histopathologists, family practitioners, gynecologists, public health physicians, epidemiologists, patient advocates, and attorneys participated in the workshop, which was convened by the National Cancer Institute and cosponsored by 44 professional societies. More than 20 countries were represented.
Literature review, expert opinion, and input from an Internet bulletin board were all considered in developing recommendations. The strength of evidence of the scientific data was considered of paramount importance.
Bethesda 2001 was a year-long iterative review process. An Internet bulletin board was used for discussion of issues and drafts of recommendations. More than 1000 comments were posted to the bulletin board over the course of 6 months. The Bethesda Workshop, held April 30-May 2, 2001, was open to the public. Postworkshop recommendations were posted on the bulletin board for a last round of critical review prior to finalizing the terminology.
Bethesda 2001 was developed with broad participation in the consensus process. The 2001 Bethesda System terminology reflects important advances in biological understanding of cervical neoplasia and cervical screening technology.
JAMA The Journal of the American Medical Association 05/2002; 287(16):2114-9. · 30.03 Impact Factor
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Diane Solomon,
Diane Davey,
Robert Kurman,
Ann Moriarty,
Dennis O'Connor, Marianne Prey,
Stephen Raab,
Mark Sherman,
David Wilbur,
Jr Thomas Wright,
Nancy Young,
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ABSTRACT: Objectives
The Bethesda 2001 Workshop was convened to evaluate and update the 1991
Bethesda System terminology for reporting the results of cervical cytology.
A primary objective was to develop a new approach to broaden participation
in the consensus process.Participants
Forum groups composed of 6 to 10 individuals were responsible for developing
recommendations for discussion at the workshop. Each forum group included
at least 1 cytopathologist, cytotechnologist, clinician, and international
representative to ensure a broad range of views and interests. More than 400
cytopathologists, cytotechnologists, histopathologists, family practitioners,
gynecologists, public health physicians, epidemiologists, patient advocates,
and attorneys participated in the workshop, which was convened by the National
Cancer Institute and cosponsored by 44 professional societies. More than 20
countries were represented.Evidence
Literature review, expert opinion, and input from an Internet bulletin
board were all considered in developing recommendations. The strength of evidence
of the scientific data was considered of paramount importance.Consensus Process
Bethesda 2001 was a year-long iterative review process. An Internet
bulletin board was used for discussion of issues and drafts of recommendations.
More than 1000 comments were posted to the bulletin board over the course
of 6 months. The Bethesda Workshop, held April 30-May 2, 2001, was open to
the public. Postworkshop recommendations were posted on the bulletin board
for a last round of critical review prior to finalizing the terminology.Conclusions
Bethesda 2001 was developed with broad participation in the consensus
process. The 2001 Bethesda System terminology reflects important advances
in biological understanding of cervical neoplasia and cervical screening technology.
JAMA The Journal of the American Medical Association 287(16):2114-2119. · 30.03 Impact Factor
