This paper is based on a more detailed analysis by both authors of men's experience of the process from symptom recognition to consultation and (potential) diagnosis.
The content included socio-demography, medical and obstetric history, the date of all the chronological events (i.e., first recognition of symptoms, first consultation, referral, first hospital appointment, first meeting with the surgeon and oncologist, diagnostic tests and when the results were known) and the use of alternative therapy.
The need for Peruvian-style legislation has most recently become evident in neighbouring Bolivia, where the language used in its constitution in recognition of the right to prior consultation is vague and subject to interpretation.
There's been an unprecedented amount of consultation with indigenous groups, and a recognition that a "one size fits all" approach doesn't work.
Posttravel consultations demand recognition of possible diseases on the basis of areas visited as well as specific exposures.
Protests, petitions, two call-ins of the plans by supportive councillors to the Overview and Scrutiny committee, a new (yet still flawed) consultation process in recognition of the initial inadequate attempt, and much publicity.
They also found that the great majority of patients were diagnosed with advanced disease, and that many patients had a significant delay between their recognition of symptoms and their first medical consultation for the condition.
In recognition of the research challenges described above, the Natural Environment Research Council undertook a series of consultation events involving both stakeholders and the academic community.
For the last couple of weeks, VICE has been running Recognise Me, a campaign spotlighting trans issues and encouraging our readers to submit responses to the government's Gender Recognition Act consultation, which closes this Friday, the 19th of October.
The accurate recognition of psychological distress was greater in longer consultations, with a 50% increase in consultation length being associated with a 32% increase in recognition.
