CTR Follow-Up & Data Management

Question 1

What is the primary goal of patient follow-up in a cancer registry?

Accepted Answer

To evaluate disease recurrence and survival

Answer

To schedule future treatments

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To confirm insurance coverage

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To collect tissue samples

Question 2

Which of the following methods is typically used for passive follow-up?

Accepted Answer

National Death Index search

Answer

Phone call to the patient

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Review of hospital records

Answer

Physician interview

Question 3

What is the standard follow-up rate required by the Commission on Cancer (CoC)?

Accepted Answer

90% within the past five years

Answer

70% for all time periods

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100% for patients in treatment

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80% for lifetime cases

Question 4

Which element is essential in follow-up data collection?

Accepted Answer

Last date of contact

Answer

Physician's signature

Answer

Insurance policy number

Answer

Billing code

Question 5

Why is accurate follow-up data important in cancer registries?

Accepted Answer

To support research and quality care monitoring

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To improve marketing strategies

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To plan radiology services

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To promote hospital services

Question 6

Which of the following best describes active follow-up?

Accepted Answer

Contacting the patient or provider directly

Answer

Reviewing archived records

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Accessing public health data

Answer

Using death certificates only