title: Erectile dysfunction: assessment, treatment and prescribing issues.
abstract: Because of the sensitive nature of erectile dysfunction, epidemiology may be based on conservative estimates. Today, oral medication is regularly prescribed, often in the primary care setting, although this may be at the expense of accurate patient assessment. Government restrictions on ED treatment are an obstacle for patients seeking help and may result in their financing themselves.
authors.affiliation: Ayr Hospital, Scotland.
authors.forename: Derek
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Rutherford
mesh_terms: D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007349:Insurance, Health, Reimbursement; D008297:Male; D010410:Penile Erection / Q000502:physiology; D015917:Penile Prosthesis; D010413:Penis / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006113:United Kingdom; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D014665:Vasodilator Agents