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Evaluate the conformity of erectile dysfunction assessment and management with national guidelines in general practice.

May 8, 2026CureusOpen Access

A Single-Centre Clinical Audit of Erectile Dysfunction Assessment and Management in UK General Practice Against National Guidelines

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Quality improvement audit assesses erectile dysfunction management in general practice, suggesting needed improvements.

Evaluate the conformity of erectile dysfunction assessment and management with national guidelines in general practice.
Retrospective audit of electronic patient records from July 2023 to July 2024.
Analysis of a cohort of 50 patients prescribed ED medications, excluding those diagnosed prior to 2017.
Assessment of biochemical investigation, CVD risk assessment documentation, and prescribing practices against standards.
82% of patients received recommended blood tests (standard: 85%).
76% underwent documented CVD risk assessment (standard: 80%).
90% were prescribed low-cost phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (standard: 90%).

Adithya Ajith (2026) studied this question.

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