PSA testing in real life: What GPs should do when the numbers aren’t clear

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This episode features GP A/Prof Ralph Audehm in conversation with Urological Surgeon Dr Wenjie Zhong on the practical realities of PSA testing in general practice. From deciding who to screen to navigating borderline results, MRI reports, prostatitis, BPH and referral thresholds, they offer grounded, day-to-day guidance for GPs:

  • Case-based discussion on PSA testing
  • Clear guidance on interpreting PSA results and when to repeat, watch, or refer
  • Real-world approach to MRI prostate and biopsy decisions
  • Discussion on BPH vs prostate cancer
  • Practical tips on what raises PSA

 

Expert: Dr Wenjie Zhong, Urological Surgeon

Host: A/Prof Ralph Audehm, GP & Medical Educator

Total time: 46 mins

 

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Last Updated: 5 Nov, 2026

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