Corrections in Discussion and Reference Sections
Objective:
To address errors in the Discussion section of a published article regarding colorectal cancer screening.
Approach:
- Error Identification: Two errors were identified in the Discussion section of the original investigation.
- Cost Correction: The cost of the Cologuard Plus test was corrected to $599 in the References list.
- Deletion of Statement: A statement estimating Medicare reimbursement costs for fecal immunochemical tests was deleted.
Key Findings:
- Correction of the Cologuard Plus test cost in the References list.
- Deletion of an inaccurate statement regarding Medicare reimbursement.
Interpretation:
The article has been corrected online to reflect these changes.
Conclusion:
The corrections ensure the accuracy of the information presented in the article.