186174 - Certificate of Primary Care Dermatology: Module 19: Connective tissue diseases

Certificate of Primary Care Dermatology trains GPs to diagnose and manage common skin conditions (including skin cancer) and is open to all GPs and GP registrars.

Relevance to General Practice

This module is designed for general practitioners (GPs) and GP registrars and presents detailed information and case studies on the diagnosis and management of connective tissue diseases.

Learning outcomes

identify cases of specific types of connective tissue diseases

list the differential diagnoses for particular connective tissue diseases

recall a mnemonic for differentiating the limited form of systemic sclerosis from other connective tissue diseases

choose and discuss the most appropriate treatment options for connective tissue diseases according to various clinical scenarios and their possible adverse outcomes

describe the circumstances under which referral to a specialist should be considered when managing connective tissue diseases

Domains of General Practice

D1. Communication skills and the patient-doctor relationship

D2. Applied professional knowledge and skills

Continuity of care promotes quality and safety

D3. Population health and the context of general practice

D4. Professional and ethical role

D5. Organisational and legal dimensions

Curriculum Contextual Units

Adult health
Children and young people health
Dermatology

186174 - Certificate of Primary Care Dermatology: Module 19: Connective tissue diseases

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