PHR2141 Comprehensive Care: Dermatology and Pain

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Describe how the structure and function of the body systems are affected by acute and chronic pain conditions, dermatological conditions such as acne and dermatitis, minor wounds and burns.

2. 2

   Describe the epidemiology and clinical aspects of the management for acute and chronic pain conditions and dermatological conditions such as acne and dermatitis, minor wounds and burns.

3. 3

   Describe the signs and symptoms, and diagnostic methods relevant to acute and chronic pain conditions, acne, dermatitis, minor wounds and burns.

4. 4

   Explain the chemistry and pharmacological mechanism of action of drugs used in treatment of acute and chronic pain conditions, acne, dermatitis, minor wounds and burns and predict how this leads to the treatment of disease and possible side effects.

5. 5

   List and prioritise drug and non-drug therapy options for the management of acute and chronic pain conditions, acne, dermatitis, minor wounds and burns.

6. 6

   Evaluate a patient's pain or dermatitis condition and create a complete, patient-specific care plan which applies established clinical guidelines and a comprehensive clinical review of potential drug-related problems.

7. 7

   Evaluate and justify when referral for medical assessment is required, with a particular emphasis on symptoms is indicative of referral.

8. 8

   Apply counselling strategies that provide support and optimise behavioural change for patients with pain and dermatitis conditions.

9. 9

   Using a multidisciplinary healthcare team approach, develop and implement appropriate clinical and communication strategies to treat pain and dermatitis conditions.