Clinical Detective: Skin
Course Overview
Brief
This Course will reinforce why certain diagnostic tests, observations and procedures are undertaken to confirm or eliminate potential clinical problems. You will be asked a series of questions throughout the case study that will assist you with this and your learning.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the presenting signs and symptoms of the patient and patient history
- Describe the assessment and diagnostic tests required for this patient
- Explain the potential management and expected outcomes for this patient
- Identify the presenting condition
Topics include:
- The importance of holistic assessment
- Differences between venous and arterial insufficiency
- Assessment tools
- Patient treatment and education
Target audience
All health professionals involved in the delivery of healthcare.
Purpose
To enhance your critical thinking, assessment, and problem-solving skills by working through a case study in order to identify and act on a common clinical condition.
Need
We use critical thinking skills and professional judgment on a daily basis in our practice. It is important that we continue to revise and strengthen these skills to ensure that we are able to recognise deteriorating patients and changes to conditions in a timely manner.
Health professionals in Australia that are registered with AHPRA are required to obtain continuing professional development (CPD) hours/points each year that relates to their context of practice, in order to comply with mandatory regulatory requirements.
