USPSTF
Pronunciation: U-S-P-S-T-F
Also written as: USPSTF — United States Preventive Services Task Force
United States Preventive Services Task Force; an independent panel that develops evidence-based screening recommendations.
Full Definition
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is an independent, volunteer panel of national experts in prevention and evidence-based medicine. The task force makes recommendations about clinical preventive services such as screenings, counseling services, and preventive medications. USPSTF recommendations are graded from A to D, with I statements for insufficient evidence. These recommendations significantly influence clinical practice, insurance coverage, and healthcare policy in the United States.
Usage
Usage note: Always written in all capitals. On first use, spell out the full name followed by the acronym in parentheses.
In Context
- "The USPSTF recommends annual mammography for women aged 50 to 74 years (Grade B recommendation)." — Clinical guideline
- "Recent USPSTF guidelines have updated the age recommendations for cervical cancer screening." — Medical journal article