Qualitative observations highlight challenges in assessing clinical deterioration in children with dark skin, indicating the need for refined methods.
Multiple descriptive terms for skin colour exist. Following consultation with stakeholders and the consumer and community research advisory group, dark-coloured skin was selected and refers to Fitzpatrick skin types V-VI. This term is used solely as a physical description within a medical context and makes no reference to race or ethnicity.
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