Computer-assisted assessment of family physicians' knowledge about cancer screening guidelines.

The understanding and correct application of cancer screening guidelines is an important aspect of early cancer detection. Prior reports have indicated deficiencies in physicians' knowledge of the subject, promoting various educational activities aimed at primary care physicians. By using an interactive computer program to assess knowledge of the American Cancer Society cancer screening guidelines in a group of 306 family physicians, we found that knowledge of this subject continues to leave room for improvement.