Urinary incontinence

Urinary incontinence — referral criteria for Urology services.

Eligibility

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

Clinically suspected or confirmed urinary incontinence with initial primary-care work-up completed

Red flags

Indicate urgent (Category 1) referral or emergency assessment.

Unexplained acute onset urinary incontinence

Symptoms suggest possible neurological emergency

Routine referral criteria

Determine Category 2 or 3 urgency.

Urge, stress, mixed or continued incontinence

Usually managed in primary care