Is "Benign" Urology Benign?
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.eururo.2022.01.033.
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Abstract
Use of the word "benign" for all diseases that are not cancerous may suggest to patients that a life-threatening urologic condition is "innocuous" or even "harmless". We invite readers to propose alternative language that accurately describes the field of nononcologic adult urology, reflects the expertise of practitioners, and remains sensitive to the experience of patients.
Medical subject headings
- Urologic Diseases
- Urology