Skin examination

A skin examination with the areas examined, lesion findings and follow-up plan.

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Skin examination

Encounter

Patient name: [ ] Date of birth: [ ] Date and time of encounter: [ ] Clinician: [ ]

History

Patient concerns and changing lesions: [ ] Personal and family skin cancer history as reported: [ ] Relevant exposures and prior treatments: [ ] Medications and allergies reviewed: [ ]

Examination

Extent of examination and areas deferred or declined: [ ] Chaperone discussion and presence if applicable: [ ] Findings by anatomic site and laterality: [ ] Lesion dimensions, morphology and dermoscopic findings if assessed: [ ] Photographs obtained and consent if applicable: [ ]

Assessment and plan

Problem or lesion, clinical impression and differential: [ ] Management options and decisions: [ ] Procedures actually performed or planned: [ ] Counseling provided: [ ]

Follow-up

Follow-up timing and purpose: [ ] Return precautions discussed: [ ] Patient questions and understanding: [ ]