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Diagnosis of cutaneous vasculitis
Format
Knowledge
Time to Complete
1 hour
Published
March 31, 2017
Updated
March 31, 2017
Programme Description
Dr James Miller and Dr Anton Alexandroff consider classification, clinical features and suitable investigations. Key learning points for healthcare professionals include causes of secondary vasculitis, classification of cutaneous vasculitis, and taking a history.
Educational Objectives
After completing this activity, healthcare professionals should be better able to:
Define cutaneous vasculitis
Identify systemic features and triggers
Determine when a skin biopsy is useful
Understand when to refer to secondary care
Authors
Activity authors
Dr James Miller
Dermatology specialist registrar
University Hospitals of Leicester
UK
Dr Anton Alexandroff
Consultant dermatologist and honorary senior lecturer
Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital
Spire Leicester Hospital
BMI Manor Bedford Hospital
Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital
UK
Test author
Dr Ravi Ramanathan
GP
London
UK
Dr James Miller
Dermatology specialist registrar
University Hospitals of Leicester
UK
Dr Anton Alexandroff
Consultant dermatologist and honorary senior lecturer
Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital
Spire Leicester Hospital
BMI Manor Bedford Hospital
Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital
UK
Test author
Dr Ravi Ramanathan
GP
London
UK
Instructions
This is a learning activity provided by MIMS Learning, featuring learning material and a test. Completing the test enables you to claim 1 learning credit (1 hour learning). This credit award is recommended by MIMS Learning based on completing the activity and reflecting on what you have learned. If you spend less time on the activity we recommend claiming fewer credits.
Please proceed with the activity until you have successfully answered all the test questions and completed your evaluation. You will then receive your MIMS Learning CPD certificate, which will be added to your CPD organiser for access at any time and may be exported to the Clarity & RCGP Appraisal Toolkit for GPs. This activity is offered at no cost.
Please proceed with the activity until you have successfully answered all the test questions and completed your evaluation. You will then receive your MIMS Learning CPD certificate, which will be added to your CPD organiser for access at any time and may be exported to the Clarity & RCGP Appraisal Toolkit for GPs. This activity is offered at no cost.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Hardware and Software Requirements
- A computer with an internet connection
- Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 7.x or higher, Firefox 4.x or higher, Safari 2.x or higher, or any other W3C standards compliant browser
- Additional Software: Adobe Flash Player and/or an HTML 5 capable browser maybe required for video or audio playback. PowerPoint or Adobe Acrobat Reader may occasionally be required