Managing skin cancer--23 golden rules

Aust Fam Physician. 2005 Aug;34(8):669-71.

Abstract

From their collective experience in Australia and the USA, dermasurgeons Anthony Dixon and Scott Hall have compiled a list of "golden rules" for general practitioners to help reduce errors and problems with skin cancer management. It is anticipated that these tips will provide a brief yet informative reference when faced with skin cancer management concerns in general practice.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bandages
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / therapy
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / therapy
  • Clinical Competence
  • Dermoscopy / methods
  • Dysplastic Nevus Syndrome / therapy
  • Facial Neoplasms / therapy
  • Family Practice / methods*
  • Family Practice / standards*
  • Humans
  • Melanoma / surgery
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / etiology
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / therapy
  • Physical Examination / instrumentation
  • Physical Examination / methods
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Secondary Prevention
  • Skin Neoplasms / complications
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Wound Healing