Prostate-specific antigen testing rates and referral patterns from general practice data in England

Background There is currently no national screening programme for prostate cancer in England, but eligible men can request a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test from their general practitioner (GP). There are no routinely available data to monitor the extent of PSA testing and referral. Aim The aim of this study was to investigate the rate of PSA testing in general practice and subsequent patterns of referral. Design and setting Data obtained...