Overview

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

• Background
  • Definition and causes.
• Diagnosis
  • How to assess a person with bruising.
• Management
  • How to manage a person with bruising.
• An 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:

• Differentiate between normal and abnormal bruising.
• Arrange appropriate investigations where necessary.
• Identify red flags for possible non-accidental bruising, and manage appropriately.
• Admit or refer people with abnormal bruising, when appropriate.

Audit Suggestions

Topics covered