Health Promotion/Disease Prevention HPDP8

To assess a patient clinically, in OPD and elsewhere, in particular to:

TITLEAVOIDANCE OF ALLERGENS

Code

HPDP8

Learning Outcome

  • Provide basic advice for patients in how they may be able to manage their condition by avoiding allergens or other triggers that cause relapses and exacerbations.

Assessment

CbD Part 2 FRCOphth 

Assessor

Target Year of Achievement

Year 7

Related Learning Outcomes

Overview

  • Be aware of the pathophysiological mechanisms of allergy responses.
  • Help patients identify potential allergens.
  • Understand the tests available to identify allergens and how safe and reliable they are.
  • Be aware of avoidance methods available to the patient.

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