Actas urologicas españolas
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Observational Study
Analysis of referrals after a synergic work between Primary Care and Urology. Impact of joint protocol implementation and a continuing education program in our healthcare area.
To analyse the evolution and adequacy of referrals from Primary Care to Urology, after the implementation of referral protocols on the most frequent urological diseases and the establishment of a continuing education program. ⋯ The joint work between Urology and Primary Care achieves an improvement in referrals adequacy regarding the most frequent urological pathologies.
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To study the current status of the activity and academic training of residents and young urologists in Spain. ⋯ Our results indicate that academic activity, scientific production and publication of articles of the residents and young urologists in Spain is low. Moreover, participation in the EBU exam, the completion of a master's degree, PhD, rotations and fellowship is low. In contrast, the assessment of scientific activity is considered to be very relevant.