Often for a rule statement to be effective, the rule statement must synthesize a principle from the body of case law which is relevant to the issue at hand.13 Many legal research and writing professors agree that legal synthesis is the âbackbone of basic legal analysisâ14 and one of the vital skills necessary to be a successful lawyer.15
Purpura occurs when small blood vessels burst, causing blood to pool under the skin. This can create purple spots on the skin that range in size from small dots to large patches. Purpura spots are generally benign, but may indicate a more serious medical condition, such as a blood clotting disorder.
Similar to petechiae, purpura do not blanch and may occur anywhere on the body. The evaluation of a patient with petechiae or purpura begins with a complete history that can readily eliminate most disorders from the differential diagnosis.