Men's experiences of physical exams and cancer screening tests: a qualitative study.

Background: American men have lower overall rates of cancer screening than women. This study was designed to elicit men's health care experiences and knowledge of testicular, prostate, and colorectal cancer (CRC) screening.

Methods: Fifty-three men participated in eight physician-led semistructured focus groups in Rhode Island and New Hampshire.

Teaching the testicular exam: a model curriculum from "A" to "Zack".

Background And Objectives: The testicular exam was not explicitly taught at our medical schools before 2002. In this article, we explore different phases of curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation of a method for teaching the testicular exam.

Methods: Medical students participated in surveys and focus groups, and male patients participated in focus groups.

A qualitative study of communication skills for male cancer screening discussions.

Background: Cancer screening guidelines acknowledge the need for physician-patient discussions on appropriate tests. This study examined expert clinician communication practices associated with prostate and colorectal cancer screening and testicular cancer early detection for male patients.

Methods: Recorded observation and qualitative analysis of transcripts from 38 standardized patient interactions.