Managing breast pain in primary care
- Author:
Samaniego Isabelita M
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Human;
Female;
PRIMARY HEALTH CARE;
STANDARDS;
MASTODYNIA;
BREAST;
BREAST NEOPLASMS
- From:
The Filipino Family Physician
2011;49(3):97-102
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Benign breast problems, particularly the common one of cyclical pain in young women, can be safely and effectively managed in primary care, can be safely and effectively managed in primary care. This benefits the patient, who is appropriately treated without the anxiety and turnmoil of hospital referral, the GP, who gains job satisfaction, the hospital clinic, which has more time for more needy women, and the NHS, which saves money.
