Urinary symptoms

UTI and cystitis antibiotic assessment

Separate uncomplicated cystitis from kidney infection, STI symptoms and other causes.

Location and severity of symptoms matter
Pregnancy, sex and recurrent infection change the pathway
Urine testing may be required

Antibiotic assessment

Telephone or videoPrivate appointment

Evidence reviewedWhen continuing treatment

E-prescriptionOnly when appropriate

Safety firstClear escalation route

What the doctor will clarify

The questions that matter

Can cystitis be assessed online?

Many straightforward cases can be assessed remotely, but testing or examination may still be needed.

What suggests kidney infection?

Fever, flank pain, vomiting and feeling systemically unwell are important warning signs.

The distinction that matters

What the review must establish

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Clinical question	Why it matters
01Can cystitis be assessed online?	Many straightforward cases can be assessed remotely, but testing or examination may still be needed.
02What suggests kidney infection?	Fever, flank pain, vomiting and feeling systemically unwell are important warning signs.

Two appointment routes

Choose the route that matches your situation

Starting treatment or something has changed

Use the doctor consultation for a new problem, new symptoms, side effects or a dose change.

Stable established treatment

Use the repeat review only when the medicine and dose are unchanged and you can provide evidence.

During the consultation

A clinical decision, not an automatic prescription

The doctor checks whether the likely diagnosis, treatment history and safety information are clear enough for remote care. Examination, testing or a local referral is recommended whenever that is the safer next step.

After the consultation

A plan you can act on

You receive advice, follow-up timing and—only when clinically appropriate—an electronic prescription by email for dispensing at a pharmacy in Spain.

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