Affiliation:
1. Specialist Registrar in Urology, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester
Abstract
Making clear diagnoses of renal disease can prove challenging for the general practitioner considering the limitations in consulting time and diagnostic tools in primary care. In addition, many of these diseases are asymptomatic and a high index of suspicion is needed to make a diagnosis. As always, the diagnostic pathway begins with a detailed history, physical examination and relevant investigations. This will help determine whether the patient requires emergency referral to secondary care, referral on the cancer pathway or management within the community.
Subject
General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Environmental Science
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