Procedures in primary care dermatology
Author(s)
Author(s)
Chuh, A. A. T.
Wong, W. C. W.
Wong, S. Y. S.
Date Issued
2005
Publisher
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Journal
Australian Family Physician
Volume
34
Issue
5
Start page
347
End page
351
Abstract
BACKGROUND
General practitioners can provide a range of diagnostic and treatment procedures for patients with dermatological problems.
OBJECTIVE
This article reviews the use of Wood's light, diascopy, skin scrapings for microscopy, skin biopsy, cauterisation, doppler measurement of ankle-brachial pressure index, and multi-layer compression bandages for venous ulcers.
DISCUSSION
Adequate training and proper equipment is essential for commonly neglected areas including informed written consent, good communication with the histopathologist, a system for handling specimens and reports, action plans for laboratory results, and adequate training and protection for auxiliary staff.
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