Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi / Hong Kong Academy of Medicine
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To determine whether the Chinese version of the International Prostate Symptom Score can differentiate surgically treatable conditions from functional disorders among patients with lower urinary tract symptoms. ⋯ The Chinese version of International Prostate Symptom Score is not a sensitive instrument for diagnosing surgically treatable conditions and it is not a suitable medical test to exclude patients from referrals to secondary health care services. An acceptable specificity with a score of 24 was advantageous for triaging patients to receive early specialist attention.
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To investigate the demographics and clinical outcomes of intimate partner violence victims presenting to an emergency department. ⋯ Variations in demographic data had a significant impact on future service planning and management of intimate partner violence. Accident and Emergency Department and Emergency Medicine Ward services together with extended social worker support could provide timely, multidisciplinary care to meet the various needs of victims and subsequently reduce hospital admissions.