New perspective for integrated information management in national colorectal cancer screening in Iran.

Colorectal cancer screening management, especially for those with a genetic predisposition, depends on adequate and standard reporting. Standardized reporting systems for diagnostic and screening tests facilitate quality improvement of programs and clear communication among health care providers. This article presents a comprehensive picture of the information content of colorectal cancer screening in the national plan of Iran, consisting of demographic and medical findings and other standard reports (colonoscopy, pathology, genetics and pedigree data). In addition this review presents data flow in screening and data elements in patient perspectives on colorectal cancer screening.