Our new ‘Take to Your Doctor’ resource is now available! This video is your guide on how to use the resource and prepare for your appointment.
We know that people with persistent UTI are often passionate about taking an active role in their healthcare, but may lack the tools to do so. With this in mind, we’ve developed this patient guide to encourage productive discussion between you and your healthcare team.
Download our Patient Guide to help you prepare for your appointment: [ Ссылка ]
Our Patient Guide provides an overview of each topic in the Clinician Resource without getting too scientific.
You can download the full Clinician Resource here: [ Ссылка ]
Some of the topics covered in the Clinician Resource include:
- The urinary microbiome - the bladder is not sterile
- Standard urine culture limitations
- Enhanced detection methods such as EQUC, PCR and NGS
- The significance of polymicrobial infections
- Antibiotic resistance factors
You can also watch a video, Understanding the Clinician Education Resource: [ Ссылка ]
These materials were developed in collaboration with our medical and research advisors, to support you in sharing information about persistent UTI with your clinician.
If this information was helpful, you may wish to contribute to future expert interviews and other crucial projects here: [ Ссылка ]
To become more actively involved, why not become an official Live UTI Free member? [ Ссылка ]
About Live UTI Free
Live UTI Free is a patient advocacy and research organization. We do not endorse specific treatment approaches, clinicians or diagnostics methods. The content of this video does not provide medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only. The medical and/or nutritional information is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen. [ Ссылка ]
