Abstract
Although disorders of the genitourinary tract have long been a routine part of the daily practice of the family physician, major changes have occurred in diagnosis and treatment. Many of the changes have been initiated because of the special focus of the primary care physicians and access to a more realistic ambulatory patient data base. Most genitourinary problems can be diagnosed and treated by family physicians without referral. When referral is necessary, work-up and treatment are often straightforward and do not require prolonged follow-up.
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Frank, S.H. (1988). The Genitourinary System. In: Taylor, R.B. (eds) Family Medicine. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-1998-7_20
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