In this episode of the Clinical Update podcast, MIMS Learning deputy editor Rhiannon and medical editor Dawn provide a comprehensive update on prostate health.

High-profile figures, such as Sir Chris Hoy, opening up about their own diagnoses have significantly increased public awareness of prostate cancer. In light of this, the editors discuss the rationale for targeted prostate cancer screening and patient counselling around prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests.

The conversation also highlights health inequalities in prostate cancer diagnosis, noting that Black men have double the risk of prostate cancer compared with other groups, and highlighting care for trans women, who may remain at risk of prostate cancer after gender-confirming surgery.

Beyond malignancy, this episode covers the symptoms and management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and chronic prostatitis in primary care.

Educational objectives

After listening to this podcast, healthcare professionals should be better able to:

• Recall draft recommendations for targeted prostate cancer screening in high-risk groups
• Identify key risk factors for prostate cancer, including ethnicity and age
• Outline factors that can raise or suppress PSA levels
• Understand the diagnostic pathway and the role of digital rectal examination
• Recognise symptoms and potential complications of BPH and prostatitis

You can access the website version of this podcast, along with a list of key learning points, on MIMS Learning - and make notes for your appraisal. MIMS Learning offers hundreds of hours of CPD for healthcare professionals, along with a handy CPD organiser.

Please note: this podcast is presented by medical editors and discusses educational content written or presented by doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals on the MIMS Learning website and at live events.

This episode was produced by Jude Owen.

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