Prostate-specific antigen testing rates and referral patterns from general practice data in England.

S MossJ MeliaJ SuttonC MathewsMichael G Kirby

Published in: International journal of clinical practice (2016)

Rates of PSA testing have increased compared with earlier studies; the data suggest that many GPs are retesting men with raised PSA rather than referring immediately. More routine data on PSA testing, including reasons for testing, and subsequent management and outcomes, are required.

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