Instruction
Discuss what questions you would ask the patient, what physical exam elements you would include, what further testing you would want to have performed, differential and working diagnosis, treatment plan, including inclusion of complementary and OTC therapy, referrals and other team members needed to complete patient care.
2) Maeve, a 62-year-old widow, presents with an elevated papule that has a pearly appearance with a little crusting on her back above her bra strap. It’s about 8 mm and brown. She states that she didn’t even know it was there until she was wearing a bathing suit recently, and someone at the pool suggested that she have it checked out by a doctor. Since she’s now aware of it, she states that it itches.