| Summary: | "Our skin is not just a vital organ - an incredible barrier protecting us from environmental threats every day - it is also one of our most personal and valued attributes as human beings, presenting us to the social world. Understanding how this amazing organ really works and the conditions that can affect it is a key aspect of good health care. This program provides an overview of the techniques and knowledge required to carry out an accurate assessment of a patient with a new or ongoing skin condition. Beginning with an overview of the structure and function of human skin, the program continues with clear, insightful explanations of the terminology students need to recognise and describe common skin conditions, how to perform a skin assessment and what to do with those findings. An intelligent and accessible look at the fundamentals of skin conditions." --Container
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