Referral of impotent patients to a sexual dysfunction clinic.
The referral pattern of impotent men from a urology clinic to a sexual dysfunction clinic was investigated. Only 62% of referred patients made such recommended appointments. Of the patients for whom sex therapy was recommended, only 32% accepted this recommendation. Of those accepting a recommendation for treatment, 57% prematurely terminated treatment against medical advice. The implications of this for referring physicians and alternative treatment approaches are discussed.
D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007406:Interview, Psychological; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011570:Psychiatry; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014572:Urology