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Clinical Opal - ‘It’s a bit embarrassing, doctor’
Tyler is a 22 year old university student who presents to you late one afternoon. He is new to the practice. He starts the consultation off by saying ‘It’s a bit embarrassing, doctor’, and awkwardly proceeds to describe penile discharge and painful urination for the past couple of days.
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Medcast is delighted to announce that we have been awarded a grant from The Department of Health and Aged Care Quality Use of Pathology Program (QUPP).
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