The role of the general practictioner in the management of urinary calculi.
Arch Ital Urol Androl
; 95(4): 12155, 2023 Dec 28.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38193217
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The prevalence of kidney stones tends to increase worldwide due to dietary and climate changes. Disease management involves a high consumption of healthcare system resources which can be reduced with primary prevention measures and prophylaxis of recurrences. In this field, collaboration between general practitioners (GPs) and hospitals is crucial.METHODS:
a panel composed of general practitioners and academic and hospital clinicians expert in the treatment of urinary stones met with the aim of identifying the activities that require the participation of the GP in the management process of the kidney stone patient.RESULTS:
Collaboration between GP and hospital was found crucial in the treatment of renal colic and its infectious complications, expulsive treatment of ureteral stones, chemolysis of uric acid stones, long-term follow-up after active treatment of urinary stones, prevention of recurrence and primary prevention in the general population.CONCLUSIONS:
The role of the GP is crucial in the management and prevention of urinary stones. Community hospitals which are normally led by GPs in liaison with consultants and other health professional can have a role in assisting multidisciplinary working as extended primary care.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Cálculos Renais
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Cálculos Ureterais
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Cálculos Urinários
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Urolitíase
Tipo de estudo:
Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article