125.997 Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening:
With regard to Colorectal Screening, MSSNY is to:
– stress to the physician community the importance of counseling patients on the issue of colorectal cancer and the availability of a readily available screening test and procedure to detect this entity early in its course;
– take an active role through media, press, communication with senior groups and other community organizations to educate the public on the importance of routine colorectal screening tests and the importance of discussing with their Primary Care Physician any fears or concerns they may have, which are potential barriers to undergoing this procedure;
– support state financial mechanisms that allow uninsured patients to receive colorectal screening. (HOD 2010-164; Reaffirmed HOD 2020)
