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Physicians' most important test feature in selecting a screening method. The preferred screening method chosen (fecal occult blood testing, combination method, or colonoscopy) depends upon the test feature most valued by physicians (P < .001). For example, the majority of physicians who valued discomfort selected fecal occult blood testing whereas those who valued accuracy selected the combination method or colonoscopy.
