Optimising management of UTIs in primary care: a qualitative study of patient and GP perspectives to inform the development of an evidence-based, shared decision-making resource.

CONCLUSION: Consultation time pressures combined with late symptom presentation are a challenge for even the most experienced of GPs: however, it is clear that enhanced patient-clinician shared decision making is urgently required when it comes to UTIs. This communication should incorporate the provision of self-care, safety netting, and preventive advice to help guide patients when to consult. A shared decision-making information leaflet was iteratively co-produced with patients, clinicians, and researchers at Public Health England using study data. PMID: 32041765 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: The British Journal of General Practice - February 9, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Lecky DM, Howdle J, Butler CC, McNulty CA Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research