A description is given of a building and equipment which have proved suitable for cows in experiments involving the separate collection of faeces and urine.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the UK. Claire Machin and Jayne Alchorne provide an overview of the causes of skin cancer, patients most at risk and provide advice for when and how to refer for specialist advice, as well as information on prevention The article aims to provide a timely refresher to all health professionals working in primary care on skin cancer. Our interaction with patients, no matter what form it takes, places us in a unique and privileged position to observe and protect patients from a potentially disfiguring and life-threatening skin cancer. The skin is easily accessible, which enables the early detection and referral of potential skin cancers. This article will explore what causes skin cancer, patients most at risk, define the different types and most common forms of skin cancer, and provide advice for when and how to refer for specialist advice. The fundamental principles of sun safety will also be explored to ensure skin cancer prevention remains at the forefront of agendas.
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