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Urinary tract infection assessment

Urinary Tract Infection Assessment

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Initial questions

Do you feel very unwell? *
Do you have a high temperature or fever? *
Do you have severe loin or flank pain? *
How would you describe the severity of your symptoms?
Are you able to carry out most of your usual activities? *
Do you feel nauseated or have you vomited?

Background questions

Are you prone to urine infections? *
Could you be pregnant? *
Have you had a change in your vaginal discharge?
Have you had any new sexual partners in the last 6 months?
Have you tried any treatments so far?
Are you allergic or sensitive to antibiotics?

Key symptoms and signs

Do you have pain or burning when you urinate? *
Are you having to urinate in the night now and is this a new symptom for you?
Is your urine cloudy? *

Other symptoms and signs

When you want to pass urine, do you have an overwhelming urge to do so immediately?
Are you passing urine more frequently? *
Is there blood seen in your urine? *
Do you have lower abdominal pain? *

Expectations

E.g. Us to prescribe you antibiotics, just do a urine test, appointment with a GP, etc.