The important role of palpation in the examination of solitary skin lesions: mnemonic of three T’s

TL;DR

This paper introduces a teaching method called the 'three T’s' to improve how students learn to examine skin lesions through palpation.

Contribution

The novel contribution is a simple, stepwise mnemonic for teaching palpation of skin lesions in dermatology.

Findings

The three T’s method simplifies teaching palpation techniques for solitary skin lesions.

The method enhances student learning outcomes and communication in dermatology education.

Abstract

The author describes an easy applicable three-step teaching method to increase learning outcomes in dermatology education and physical examination: the mnemonic of three T’s. It summarizes the three most important aspects of palpation in a methodologically simple to learn and stepwise manner and can be used to systematize teachings, indicating the important role of palpation, and to enhance communication and student motivation.

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