Screening for Asymptomatic Bacteria in the Urine during Pregnancy
The Physician-Patient Partnership Paper (PPPP)
Print the PPPP, give it to the patient for consideration, and complete it with the patient on his/her next visit.
Patient's name _________________________ Patient Chart ID __________________
Physician's name _______________________________________________________
The Question:
Should I have my urine tested for bacteria between 12 and 16 weeks of pregnancy?
Information about current health, past health, and family health relevant to the question
Medical Evidence:
Recommendation: Every pregnant woman should have her urine tested for bacteria between 12
and 16 weeks of pregnancy.
Advantages
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Early detection and treatment
prevents kidney infection.
Reduces risk of low birth weight.
Reduces perinatal mortality.
Disadvantages
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Need to undergo urine test.
Cost effectiveness debatable.
Effect of recommendation on feelings, beliefs, values of self and family
Physician-Patient Partnership Decision (Please indicate the date.)
Follow-up Plan
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