2 min reading · 10 min station · reminders at 2 min
2 min reading · 10 min station · reminders at 2 min
Instructions
You are a medical student on placement in general practice. Wayne McAllister, 57, a farmer, has a scaly raised lesion on his left forearm that has grown over three months. The GP suspects a squamous cell carcinoma and recommends a punch biopsy today.
1
Obtain informed consent for a punch biopsy
2
Explain wound care and the management plan to Mr McAllister
You do not need to take a history or examine the patient
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