Self‐reported prevalence of pro, state‐specific antigen testing in South Australia: a community study
The Medical Journal of AustraliaPublished 1 July 1998
Carole Pinnock, David Weller, Villis R. Marshall
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To determine the prevalence and other characteristics of self‐reported blood testing (prostate‐specific antigen [PSA] for prostate cancer in the community, a large number of patients with a history of prostate cancer were surveyed.
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Investigation of lower urinary tract symptoms contributed substantially to PSA testing, and those tested did not adequately understand the consequences. Our findings suggest a need for a better framework for PSA testing in general practice, including all important elements of decision-making, such as evidence and patient preference, as well as the means to ensure adequate patient counselling before testing.
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