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When insurance stops short

Dated: 15 June 2026

I had one of my patients with prostate cancer break down in tears in the clinic the other day. He had an aggressive prostate cancer,…

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Prostate Cancer Screening

Dated: 3 June 2026

The UK National Screening Committee has come out with its advice on prostate cancer screening in the UK. This is that men with only one…

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An avoidable cause for male infertility

An avoidable cause for male infertility

Dated: 20 May 2026

I recently reviewed two 30-year-old men who I have been managing for infertility. They both had mumps orchitis as children, and this is perhaps a…

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Possibly the best drug most men know nothing about

Possibly the best drug most men know nothing about

Dated: 20 May 2026

I saw a patient a few weeks ago who came to see me for prostate surgery. He did not have a particularly big prostate and…

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Who Is Treating You? Why Patient Awareness Matters in Modern Healthcare

Who Is Treating You? Why Patient Awareness Matters in Modern Healthcare

Dated: 16 April 2026

I was recently sent some medico-legal instructions relating to the role of physician associates in primary care. It’s an area that’s becoming increasingly relevant as…

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Erectile Dysfunction: Understanding the Medicolegal Challenges

Erectile Dysfunction: Understanding the Medicolegal Challenges

Dated: 16 April 2026

I am often asked to give an opinion on erectile dysfunction, not just from a medical perspective, but in the context of legal cases. It’s…

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Choice in Prostate Treatment: Why Consent Must Be Individual

Choice in Prostate Treatment: Why Consent Must Be Individual

Dated: 16 April 2026

I was recently asked to review the case of Mr Jones, a 57-year-old man who brought a complaint against his local NHS hospital following surgery…

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Testicular Cancer in Young Men: Don’t Ignore a Lump

Testicular Cancer in Young Men: Don’t Ignore a Lump

Dated: 16 April 2026

I was pleased to see one of my 20-year-old patients a few weeks ago who had just completed four cycles of chemotherapy for testicular cancer….

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Prostate Cancer, PSA Testing, and GP Decisions: What Patients Need to Know

Prostate Cancer, PSA Testing, and GP Decisions: What Patients Need to Know

Dated: 23 October 2025

I saw a patient recently, let’s call him Mr White, a 53-year-old black man who came to see me after a PSA test at his…

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Lumps, Bumps and Testicular Cancer: Why It’s Better to Get Checked Early

Lumps, Bumps and Testicular Cancer: Why It’s Better to Get Checked Early

Dated: 16 July 2025

I saw a young man in clinic today who was absolutely beside himself with worry over a small lump near his testicle. Thankfully, within half…

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