Lower urinary tract symptoms

Lower urinary tract symptoms — referral criteria for Urology services.

Eligibility

At least one must be met for the patient to be eligible for referral.

Clinically suspected or confirmed lower urinary tract symptoms with initial primary-care work-up completed

Red flags

Indicate urgent (Category 1) referral or emergency assessment.

Acute, painful urinary retention

Chronic urinary retention with deteriorating renal function or hydronephrosis

Routine referral criteria

Determine Category 2 or 3 urgency.

Severe lower urinary tract symptoms

Men with complicated lower urinary tract symptoms — bladder stones

Men with complicated lower urinary tract symptoms — elevated post-void residuals greater than 150 millilitres

Men with complicated lower urinary tract symptoms — hydronephrosis

Mild to moderate symptoms that have not responded to medical management

Usually managed in primary care