Patient Preferences Regarding Immediate Versus Delayed Release of Breast Biopsy Results in a Safety-Net Health System

The authors aimed to evaluate patient preferences for the communication of breast biopsy results in a safety-net health system, particularly in light of the 21st Century Cures Act. They found that a significant majority (69.5%) of patients preferred deferred release of results until after discussing with a healthcare provider, with variations in preferences based on patient characteristics such as ethnicity and preferred language. These findings highlight the need for personalized communication strategies in delivering biopsy results to meet diverse patient needs.