Invitation for colorectal cancer screening or forced marketing?

Abstract

I read with interest the systematic review of the outcomes in robotic vs laparoscopic right colectomy for cancer, by Waters et al. [1] This systematic review

Ethics and Terminology for Opting In and Out

“…I am afraid that this looks like the foot-in-the-door technique (referring to a door-to-door salesperson who keeps the door from shutting with their foot so customers have no choice but to listen), a compliance tactic that aims to get a person to agree to a large request by having them agree to a modest request first. This is a widespread issue; another example is the mailing of fecal test kits for colorectal cancer screening . However, it could be worse, considering that in Uruguay in 2006, it became mandatory for all women aged 40 to 59 years to have a mammogram every 2 years.…”