Journal article
The early detection and prevention of skin cancer by complementary health professionals
COMSIG Review, Vol.3(2), pp.54-60
1994
Abstract
The potential for opportunistic screening for skin cancer by certain groups of health professionals is examined. The groups targeted are chiropractors, dentists, nurses, osteopaths, pharmacists, physiotherapists and podiatrists. Current course content for the early detection of skin cancers in these groups was examined and found inadequate. It is believed these undergraduate courses could be complemented by a short course providing the necessary sills to screen for pre-malignant and malignant skin lesions. Strategies and implications for the implementation of a proposed course are discussed.
Keywords: Skin cancer, chiropractic, osteopathy, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, podiatry
Details
- Title
- The early detection and prevention of skin cancer by complementary health professionals
- Authors/Creators
- L. O'Connor (Author/Creator)B.F. Walker (Author/Creator)C. Watts (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- COMSIG Review, Vol.3(2), pp.54-60
- Publisher
- Biomed Central
- Identifiers
- 991005544792607891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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