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<p>The Royal College of General Practitioners’ curriculum includes a module on the
care of people with skin problems. This sets out the knowledge and skills a general
practitioner should have in the diagnosis and management of skin conditions relevant
to their role as generalist, community-based doctors, including the diagnostic investigations,
such as blood and immunological testing to needed to support a diagnosis.</p><p>Once
fully qualified, clinicians are responsible for ensuring their own clinical knowledge
remains up-to-date and for identifying learning needs as part of their continuing
professional development. This activity should include taking account of new research
and developments in guidance, such as that produced by the National Institute for
Health and Care Excellence (NICE). NICE has published a clinical guideline on the
diagnosis and treatment of number of common skin conditions, such as psoriasis and
eczema. The guidance is routinely reviewed to ensure it reflects the latest available,
including around diagnostic approaches.</p><p>The British Association of Dermatologists
also continues to produce a range toolkits and guidance for health professionals.</p>
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