Urology research nurses support clinical trials and observational studies across prostate cancer (MRI-TRUS fusion biopsy, active surveillance, radical prostatectomy, brachytherapy, systemic therapy), bladder cancer (TURBT, BCG, cystectomy, urothelial carcinoma trials), renal cell carcinoma, testicular cancer, and benign urology (BPH, OAB, interstitial cystitis). The reading load spans NICE NG131 (prostate cancer), NICE NG2 (bladder cancer), EAU urology guidelines, BAUS clinical standards, NHS England specialised urology service specifications, ICH GCP E6(R3), and journals including the Journal of Urology, European Urology, and BJUI. Converting these PDFs to EPUB makes them searchable on mobile devices for protocol review, participant recruitment, and CPD.
| Document | Issuing Body | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| NICE NG131 — Prostate cancer: diagnosis and management | NICE | UK pathway for PSA testing, mpMRI, biopsy, active surveillance, and systemic therapy |
| NICE NG2 — Bladder cancer: diagnosis and management | NICE | UK pathway for TURBT, BCG, radical cystectomy, and systemic treatment |
| EAU Guidelines on Prostate Cancer | European Association of Urology | International evidence-based guide for prostate cancer management and trial design |
| BAUS Clinical Standards | British Association of Urological Surgeons | UK quality standards for urological surgery and oncology services |
| ICH GCP E6(R3) | ICH | Good Clinical Practice for urology trial conduct and documentation |
| Use Case | PDF Source | Mobile Reading Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Prostate cancer trial recruitment | NICE NG131, EAU guidelines | Search PSA thresholds, mpMRI PI-RADS criteria, and biopsy pathway on a phone during screening |
| Bladder cancer trial preparation | NICE NG2, EAU bladder guidelines | Access BCG eligibility, TURBT quality standards, and cystoscopy intervals during recruitment |
| Active surveillance co-ordination | NICE NG131, BAUS standards | Review monitoring frequency, PSA doubling time thresholds, and repeat biopsy criteria |
| GCP compliance | ICH GCP E6(R3) | Search documentation requirements during site initiation and monitoring visits |
| CPD and revalidation | JoU, EU, BJUI journals | Read urology evidence during commutes or between research clinic sessions |
NICE NG131 (prostate cancer: diagnosis and management), NICE NG2 (bladder cancer), NICE NG143 (renal and ureteric stones), EAU guidelines on prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancer, BAUS clinical standards, NHS England specialised urology service specifications, and journals such as the Journal of Urology, European Urology, and BJUI.
Yes — upload NICE NG131 to pdf2epub.toolkit.bot and the EPUB downloads immediately, ready for Apple Books or Kindle on your phone or tablet.
Reflowable text lets you search NICE NG131 PSA testing thresholds, mpMRI eligibility criteria, and biopsy pathway recommendations instantly during prostate cancer trial recruitment consultations.
Yes — EAU guidelines are published open-access peer-reviewed reference documents suitable for EPUB conversion; avoid converting patient-identifiable urology records.
Apple Books for iPad works well in UK urology research centres; GoodReader supports annotation of NICE and EAU guidelines for audit evidence and CPD portfolios.