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Occupational health expert David McBride discusses the hazards of COVID-19 for healthcare workers and the roles of personal protective equipment and hand hygiene in managing this risk
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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
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