Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of screening. 

The advantages and disadvantages of a screening test

A screening is the process of looking at individuals or groups to determine those who are most likely to develop a particular disease, disorder or condition. It can help detect illnesses early before they worsen and become more difficult to manage. The screening allows health care professionals and clinicians the opportunity to act as quickly as possible, with measures like lifestyle changes or prescription medications.

There are many benefits to screening.
The early detection and treatment for diseases, before the disease has progressed too far. This often leads to better outcomes.
-Identification and identification of individuals who might benefit from further prevention measures (e.g. vaccines)
Assuring an individual they don’t have a particular condition
-Reducing morbidity and mortality due to conditions that would otherwise go undetected until it’s too late.

There are also some negative aspects to screening:
False positives can result in unnecessary treatments, tests or procedures. These may cause mental distress to the patient or even harm them.
False negatives can delay the diagnosis or treatment of the disease. This could lead to worse outcomes if the illness progresses before a definitive diagnosis/treatment is made.
-Costs related to screening programs. Because resources are limited, it’s important to carefully consider where to allocate them to get the best impact. This will minimize any potential harm caused by false negatives or positives. Screenings may also miss certain rare variants that are more expensive or difficult to diagnose when symptoms first appear.