Prostate cancer consultations are common in primary care and there is no one approach to testing and treatment that fits all patients. Urologist Simon van Rij discusses the key considerations and options for personalised care, appropriate investigation and treatment
The first time dealing with the ‘trust vacuum’ in healthcare
The first time dealing with the ‘trust vacuum’ in healthcare
Specialist GP Jo Scott-Jones looks at ways to maximise trust in the patient–doctor relationship, during a period of general mistrust among society
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