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The first time you find yourself confronted with ‘the list’

20 June 2018

Jo Scott-Jones

Wednesday 20 June 2018, 01:00 AM

‘So what was the most important thing you came in to see me about today?’

Many patients save up their visit to the GP until they have several issues. How do you manage the many items on “the list” – squeeze them all in, prioritise them? You need to make a call

Key points, Bring the patient alongside you so you are solving a problem together Patients sometimes present to their GP with a list of issues they have b

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How to Treat

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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