[Investigation of lower urinary tract symptoms among men in general practice and in hospitals].
Many men over 50 years of age have lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). It is therefore important that evaluation of symptoms and treatment decision is mainly taken care of by the family practitioner. A guideline for evaluation of LUTS is described, giving the family practitioner an adequate tool for evaluation and decision-making. The guidelines also describe which patients should be referred to an urologist and the extent of supplementary evaluation that should be performed in this setting.
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Bettina
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Fredericia og Kolding Sygehuse, Urologisk Afdeling. b-noerby@dadlnet.dk
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D000368:Aged; D003657:Decision Making; D003950:Diagnostic Techniques, Urological; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology