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Pelvic inflammatory disease - Goals and outcome measures
Goals
- To recognize the condition promptly
- To make an accurate assessment (for example of the severity of the illness)
- To begin appropriate treatment in the primary care setting
- To refer to secondary care or other specialist service as required
- To provide appropriate advice to the woman
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