Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

• Background
  • Causes, prevalence, and prognosis.
• Diagnosis
  • When to suspect varicose veins.
• Management
  • How to manage varicose veins.
• Optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
• An audit suggestion
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn to:

• Make a diagnosis and accurate assessment of varicose veins.
• Provide appropriate information and advice to a person with varicose veins.
• Provide appropriate treatment in primary care.
• Refer appropriately to a vascular service or other specialist service.

Audit Suggestions

Topics covered