[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 180 (Monday, September 18, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 54659]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-15435]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[60Day-06-05BW]


Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and 
Recommendations

    In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on 
proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. 
To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a 
copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404-639-5960 
and send comments to Seleda Perryman, CDC Assistant Reports Clearance 
Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS-D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail 
to [email protected].
    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways 
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, 
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other 
forms of information technology. Written comments should be received 
within 60 days of this notice.

Proposed Project

    Survey of Primary Care Physicians' Practices regarding Prostate 
Cancer Screening--New--National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention 
and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and is the second 
leading cause of cancer deaths, behind lung cancer. The American Cancer 
Society estimates that there will be about 234,460 new cases of 
prostate cancer and about 27,350 deaths in 2006. Although prostate 
cancer deaths have declined over the past several years, it ranks fifth 
among deaths from all causes. The digital rectal examination (DRE) and 
prostate specific antigen (PSA) test are used to screen for prostate 
cancer. Screening is controversial and many are not in agreement as to 
whether the potential benefits of screening outweigh the risks, that 
is, if prostate specific antigen (PSA) based screening, early 
detection, and later treatment increases longevity. Although major 
medical organizations are divided on whether men should be routinely 
screened for this disease, it appears that all of the major 
organizations recommend discussion with patients about the benefits and 
risks of screening.
    The purpose of this project is to develop and administer a national 
survey to a sample of American primary care physicians to examine 
whether or not they: Screen for prostate cancer using (PSA and/or DRE), 
recommend testing and under what conditions, discuss the tests and the 
risks and benefits of screening with patients, and if their screening 
practices vary by factors such as age, ethnicity, and family history. 
This study will examine demographic, social, and behavioral 
characteristics of physicians as they relate to screening and related 
issues, including knowledge and awareness, beliefs regarding efficacy 
of screening and treatment, frequency of screening, awareness of the 
screening controversy, influence of guidelines from medical practices 
and other organizations, and participation and/or willingness to 
participate in shared decision-making. There will be no cost to 
respondents other than their time to participate in the survey.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                  Number of     Average  burden
                 Respondents                     Number of      responses per     per response     Total burden
                                                respondents      respondents       (in hours)       (in hours)
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Primary Care Physicians.....................           2,000                1            30/60            1,000
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    Dated: September 11, 2006.
Joan F. Karr,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention.
 [FR Doc. E6-15435 Filed 9-15-06; 8:45 am]
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