[Uneven quality of referrals for lower urinary tract symptoms in men].
Referrals (N = 126) for LUTS (lower urinary tract symptoms) in men over 40 years of age were scrutinized. Descriptions regarding symptom duration, type and intensity were unsatisfactory in 25% of the forms. Not a single work-up prior to referral was completed in accordance with the established protocol. One quarter of the men had previously been referred for LUTS.
Hedelin
Hans
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Urologkliniken, Kärnsjukhuset, Skövde. hans.hedelin@vgregion.se
Johansson
Niklas
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Ströberg
Peter
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000592:standards*; D013548:Sweden; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology