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PSA testing in general practice.

Prostate cancer and prostatic diseases - 1 Jan 2003

Little B, Ho K J, Gormley G, Young M

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A questionnaire was sent to 400 general practitioners (GPs), concerning prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening. Regarding the indications for PSA testing, 80% of GPs test men with urinary tract symptoms, 65% test men with a positive family history, 62% test on patient request, and 21% test men with unrelated symptoms. When PSA is measured, 91% of GPs inform their patient, and 71% discuss the significance of an...

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PMID: 12806375
DOI: 10.1038/sj.pcan.4500646

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