General Practitioner: Continence Assessment

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In continence assessment, what type of incontinence is important to identify?

Mixed incontinence

What type of symptoms may indicate the need for specialist referral in continence assessment?

Recurrent UTIs and dysuria

Which medical condition can exacerbate Overactive Bladder (OAB) and Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) symptoms?

Neurological conditions

What initial tests should a general practitioner order in continence assessment to exclude infection, haematuria, and pyuria?

Urine microscopy and culture

What should the patient be advised to keep a record of in a bladder diary during continence assessment?

Time of voids, volumes voided, and incontinence episodes

This quiz explores the role of general practitioners in continence assessment, including identifying the type, severity, and impact of incontinence on patients' quality of life. It emphasizes the importance of determining the most bothersome type of incontinence in mixed cases and recognizing symptoms of complicated lower urinary tract dysfunction.

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