Task: Answer Verification
Input (English): Question: Is digital rectal examination in primary care important for early detection of prostate cancer : a retrospective cohort analysis study?
Answer: DRE is a key part of the assessment for prostate cancer. It can independently identify patients at risk of prostate cancer, with a substantial proportion of these having clinically significant disease requiring treatment. This study reinforces the importance of DRE in the primary care setting in the assessment for prostate cancer. An abnormal DRE, even in the setting of a normal PSA level, necessitates referral.
Output (English): yes