The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in numerous physical and psychological adjustments for clinicians, patients, and their families—wearing personal protective equipment, adopting telemedicine, adjusting clinic workflow, etc. The ensuing uncertainty and attendant anxiety from the fluidity of information and healthcare policy debate has augmented the need for enhanced communication and thoughtfulness for healthcare providers. For urologic patient care, we strive to surmount the ever-evolving challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic by incorporating strategies to avoid the infection while protecting and prioritizing patient care. Specifically, as we assess the optimization of prostate cancer detection and diagnosis, we should identify men at risk for clinically significant cancer who mainly first present within the primary care setting.
