EP041 - The Case of the Itchy Hands_ Diagnosing Scabies

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 presents a medical case study involving a 19-year-old woman who presents with an itchy hand rash, likely due to scabies. It serves as an instructional guide for a Hospital Medical Officer, detailing the tasks required to diagnose, confirm, and treat the condition, including taking a thorough history and advising on management. The task emphasises the importance of patient education and preventing recurrence, particularly due to the contagious nature of scabies and its potential spread through close contact.

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