Curriculum for General Practice - The Royal New Zealand College ...

D Dermatology
Communication
The GP will demonstrate the ability to:
• identify the patient’s beliefs and values concerning
skin health and either reinforce, or attempt to modify,
these beliefs as appropriate
• involve family/whānau members and carers in the
education and management plan as appropriate
• acknowledge and effectively manage uncertainty
when dealing with unusual skin conditions
• employ a caring and proactive approach to
communicating and managing adverse outcomes.
• employ a patient-focused, confidential and nonjudgemental
approach to establish and maintain
patient trust
Clinical Expertise
The GP will demonstrate the ability to:
• apply skill in the enquiry into symptoms, eliciting of signs,
selection of appropriate investigations and negotiating
management of common skin conditions
• assess and manage acute skin trauma and injury, such
as pretibial flap and burns
• prescribe all treatments and medications appropriately,
recognising potential side effects
• take specimens for mycology from skin, hair and nail,
as well as skin biopsy for histological examination
• understand skin symptoms, including itch, rash, hair loss,
lumps, ulcers and disorders of the nails
• understand the indications for and demonstrate skill
in performing curettage, cautery and cryotherapy
• recognise and manage skin conditions relevant to rural
occupations and for patients living in rural settings
• employ a complete and accurate medical record of
all aspects of history, examination, treatment, referral
and follow-up
• employ up-to-date management of common skin
conditions
• reflect on personal limitations in dermatology and refer
when appropriate
• understand appropriate skin dressings and treatments
for a variety of wounds and conditions
• describe causes of inequalities with skin infections
and infestations, such as high incidence in Māori and
Pacific people.
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Curriculum for General Practice