Guidance
Breast screening: guidance on partial or incomplete screening mammography
Guidance for breast screening services on managing a mammographic episode that cannot be completed.
Applies to England
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This guidance applies to cases where it has not been possible to perform an optimal mammogram, or where no mammogram has been taken because the woman withdrew consent during the appointment. It also contains situations where partial mammography should not be used.
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Published 7 January 2021
Last updated 1 August 2025
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Changed lead organisation from Public Health England to NHS England.
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First published.