Have a structured approach to a man presenting for a health check and provide general preventive care, especially related to mental and physical health.
Address specific men’s health concerns in a sensitive manner:
prostate:
prostatitis
benign prostatic hypertrophy
urinary difficulties
prostatic cancer, including prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening
testicular problems:
testicular pain
undescended testicle
hydrocele and varicocele
testicular torsion and torsion of a testicular appendage
epididymo-orchitis
testicular cancer
penile problems:
phimosis
paraphimosis
balanitis
urethritis
hypospadias
Peyronie’s disease
priapism
penile cancer
sexual issues:
erectile dysfunction
ejaculation problems
loss of or reduced libido
breast problems:
normal breast changes in adolescence
gynaecomastia
breast lumps and cancer.
Understand and work to address the challenges and barriers men face in accessing healthcare.
Carry out relevant procedures (eg testosterone implant, catheter insertion).
Provide appropriate management of common men’s health presentations and encourage appropriate follow-up.