Diagnosis, treatment and management of urinary tract infections in primary care.

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common bacterial infection managed in general practice. Following the introduction of extended nurse prescribing, it is now possible for suitably qualified nurses to assess, manage and treat uncomplicated UTI's in primary care without the need for a GP consu...

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Publicado en:Nurse Prescribing Vol. 4; no. 7; pp. 282 - 288
Autor principal: Mahaffey W
Formato: pictorial tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Mark Allen Holdings Limited Aug2006
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Sumario:Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common bacterial infection managed in general practice. Following the introduction of extended nurse prescribing, it is now possible for suitably qualified nurses to assess, manage and treat uncomplicated UTI's in primary care without the need for a GP consultation. This article provides a guide to the diagnosis, treatments available and management of UTIs in primary care.