General practice · Explanation & counselling

Leg ulcer and compression

Medium

10 min station · 2 min reading · Curtin Year 5

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2 min reading · 10 min station · reminders at 2 min

Instructions

You are a medical student on placement in general practice. Winifred Cartwright, 74, has had an ulcer above her left inner ankle for 10 weeks. The practice nurse has been dressing it but it is not healing. The GP is considering compression bandaging.

  1. Perform a focused examination

  2. Explain your findings and the management plan to Mrs Cartwright

  • You do not need to take a history
  • Please verbalise your examination; findings, including the ABI, will be provided on request
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Examination