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Reducing skin cancer risk by optimising the assessment and management of actinic keratoses
Reducing skin cancer risk by optimising the assessment and management of actinic keratoses
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Measuring Outcomes (MO)
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Brief Overview
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world.1 Approximately 1 in 20 GP consultations are skin cancer-related and
30% of these involve the management of precancerous actinic keratoses (AK).2
Register today to advance your ability to identify, assess and manage AKs to optimise short- and long-term outcomes for your patients and reduce skin cancer risks.
References: 1. Phan K, Shumack S. Medicine Today 2021;5:3–9. 2. Ayesa C. Aust J Gen Pract 2024;53:547–53.
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Program Outcome
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world.1 Approximately 1 in 20 GP consultations are skin cancer-related and
30% of these involve the management of precancerous actinic keratoses (AK).2
References: 2. Ayesa C. Aust J Gen Pract 2024;53:547–53.
- Outline the methods and criteria for diagnosing AK
- Explain the different treatments for AK to support shared decision-making
- Determine when it is appropriate to use lesion-directed therapy or field-directed therapy in the management of AK
- Describe field cancerisation and its significance to the management of AK and prevention of skin cancers
- Counsel patients on the use of field-directed therapies to support patient adherence
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RACGP - Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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