Preventive Services Task Force

Factbox: How the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force works

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is an influential body of health advisers backed by the government to routinely weigh the benefits and risks of early screening for disease. For much of its 27-year history, the panel has helped persuade Americans to get screened early, but more recently it has come under fire for advice to limit testing that may do more harm than good for healthy people. Here are some facts about the panel: MEMBERS The Task Force is made up of 16 health experts: 13 doctors, two registered nurses and one academic. ... read more..

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