Learning Outcomes

When you have studied this session, you should be able to:

• Define and use correctly all of the key words printed in bold.
• Explain how you would classify leprosy patients for the purpose of treatment.
• Explain key features of leprosy treatment and management.
• Explain how you would identify and manage patients who interrupt or default from leprosy treatment.
• Describe how you would inform leprosy patients and supporters about their treatment in an effective way.
• Describe how you would discharge leprosy patients after completion of treatment.
• Describe the main complications of leprosy and what actions you would take.