Red Whale Primary Care Pod

← Red Whale Primary Care Pod18 sep · 45 min

The mole you can’t afford to miss, and penicillin allergy or intolerance?

The mole you can’t afford to miss, and penicillin allergy or intolerance?18 sep45 min

Send us a text “Can you just have a look at this mole?” and “I can’t take penicillin” are familiar phrases in primary care, but both can lead to difficult decisions. In this episode, we explore how to recognise suspicious, unusual and easily missed melanomas, including which risk factors and examination clues matter most, before tackling the difference between a true penicillin allergy and a troublesome side-effect. With practical pointers on referral, safety-netting and clearer a...