The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
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Patients with bladder and kidney cancer may experience diagnostic delays. ⋯ Older females with UTIs might be at increased risk of MDOs for cancer. Targeting barriers during the initial diagnostic assessment and follow-up might improve quality of diagnosis.
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Chronic back pain (CBP) is common among patients in primary care and is associated with significant personal and socioeconomic burden. Research has shown that physical activity (PA) is one of the most effective therapies to reduce pain; however, for GPs it remains challenging to advise and encourage individuals with CBP to exercise regularly. ⋯ To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first qualitative study exploring opinion and experience of PA in individuals with CBP and GPs in parallel. This study reveals a complex doctor- patient relationship and provides an important insight to motivation for, and adherence to, PA in individuals with CBP.