EP039 - Facial Skin Lesion Assessment_ Basal Cell Carcinoma Case Study

This podcast is based on clinical scenarios from the official AMC Handbook of Clinical Assessment published by the Australian Medical Council. All cases are used solely for study and discussion. We provide personal learning insights and clinical interpretations to support AMC candidates in developing their clinical reasoning skills. The AMC Handbook is the intellectual property of the Australian Medical Council. To access the official material, please visit the AMC website.

This episode outlines a medical simulation scenario for a Hospital Medical Officer (HMO) involving a 50-year-old patient with a skin lesion on his cheek. The core task for the HMO is to assess the lesion, present a diagnosis, and recommend management, with a specific focus on the possibility of basal cell carcinoma (BCC). The document provides detailed performance guidelines, including examiner instructions, candidate expectations, and critical errors to avoid, all centred around the identification and appropriate management of a suspicious skin lesion requiring excision. It also offers background information on BCC, noting it is the most common skin cancer and explaining its typical appearance and slow growth, often linked to sun exposure.

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