Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of screening.

Screening is a widely used process in healthcare that involves assessment of an individual’s health patterns and characteristics to identify risk factors or diseases. Screening can be done to detect specific illnesses, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), or mental health disorders. It can also involve general assessments of physical and mental wellbeing. As a preventative measure, screening can help in identifying individuals at-risk for certain conditions so they can receive timely treatment or advice on how to manage their condition before it gets worse (Bruen & O’Brien 2020).