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Dedicated general practitioner education sessions can improve diagnostic capabilities and may have a positive effect on referral patterns for common skin lesions.
- Source :
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Irish journal of medical science [Ir J Med Sci] 2018 Nov; Vol. 187 (4), pp. 959-963. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Mar 14. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Introduction: General practitioners (GPs) require the necessary skills to identify potentially malignant skin lesions and refer patients in an appropriate and timely manner. We examined the impact of a single consultant delivered education session to GP trainees on their diagnosis of common skin lesions.<br />Methods: A prospective analysis of baseline knowledge was assessed using a photographic questionnaire. A dedicated education session was delivered by a consultant plastic surgeon. Their knowledge was re-assessed after 3 months.<br />Results: There were 23 participants. Baseline ability to correctly diagnose skin lesions improved significantly at 3 months following dedicated teaching (baseline mean 30.2%, 3-month mean 65.9%, pā=ā0.001). All trainees recommended that dedicated skin education should be incorporated into GP training curricula.<br />Conclusion: Dedicated education sessions on skin lesions can improve the diagnostic accuracy of GP trainees, and we suggest that they are incorporated into the GP training curriculum.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1863-4362
- Volume :
- 187
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Irish journal of medical science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 29541934
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-018-1788-z