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Prostate cancer: clinical review
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Format
Clinical Review
Time to Complete
1.5 hours
Published
November 20, 2014
Updated
April 7, 2017
Programme Description
This article, updated in 2017 by Dr Jonathan Rees, provides an overview of the diagnosis and management of prostate cancer. Key learning points for healthcare professionals include classification of prostate cancer as localised, locally advanced or metastatic, the role of PSA testing and NICE guidance for management.
Educational Objectives
After completing this activity, healthcare professionals should be able to:
Recognise the risk factors and symptoms of prostate cancer
Describe the stages and treatment options
Develop a referral pathway for prostate cancer patients
Readers' comments
`Excellent module, relevant to GP practice.'
`A good course, up to date information.’
`The case studies were very useful.’
`A good course, up to date information.’
`The case studies were very useful.’
Faculty
Activity authors
Ms Clarissa Martyn-Hemphill
Core surgical trainee year two in urology
Whipps Cross University Hospital
London
UK
Dr Jonathan Rees
GP with an interest in urology and men’s health
Bristol
UK
Ms Clarissa Martyn-Hemphill
Core surgical trainee year two in urology
Whipps Cross University Hospital
London
UK
Dr Jonathan Rees
GP with an interest in urology and men’s health
Bristol
UK
INSTRUCTIONS
This is a learning activity provided by MIMS Learning, featuring learning material and a test. Completing the test enables you to claim 1.5 learning credits (1.5 hours learning). This credit award is recommended by MIMS Learning based on completing the activity and reflecting on what you have learned. If you spend less time on the activity we recommend claiming fewer credits.
Please proceed with the activity until you have successfully answered all the test questions and completed your evaluation. You will then receive your MIMS Learning CPD certificate, which will be added to your CPD organiser for access at any time and may be exported to the Clarity & RCGP Appraisal Toolkit for GPs.
Please proceed with the activity until you have successfully answered all the test questions and completed your evaluation. You will then receive your MIMS Learning CPD certificate, which will be added to your CPD organiser for access at any time and may be exported to the Clarity & RCGP Appraisal Toolkit for GPs.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Hardware and Software Requirements
- A computer with an internet connection
- Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 7.x or higher, Firefox 4.x or higher, Safari 2.x or higher, or any other W3C standards compliant browser
- Additional Software: Adobe Flash Player and/or an HTML 5 capable browser maybe required for video or audio playback. PowerPoint or Adobe Acrobat Reader may occasionally be required