Conducting a consultation and clinical assessment of the skin for advanced clinical practitioners
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2021-11-27Author
McPhillips, Hazel
Wood, Alison
Harper-McDonald, Bruce
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McPhillips, H., Wood, A. and Harper-McDonald, B. (2021) 'Conducting a consultation and clinical assessment of the skin for advanced clinical practitioners', British Journal of Nursing, 30(21), pp. 1232–1236.
Abstract
Advanced clinical practitioner (ACP) roles require a broad range of knowledge
of both medical and surgical areas and the ability to work autonomously
in a variety of settings. Despite around half of the UK adult population
presenting with a skin condition requiring attention at some point, this is an
area many ACPs feel unprepared to manage. However, due to the complexity
and large number of potential diagnoses, it is imperative that ACPs develop
their knowledge of skin conditions so that they can confidently conduct
consultations with patients. This clinical review presents the key elements
of patient consultation, history taking and assessment of the skin. This is
designed to support novice ACPs, whether working in acute hospital settings
or primary care, to develop an understanding of the key points that should be
included when consulting with and assessing the skin of patients outwith the
dermatology setting.