Eleven years of teledermoscopy in the Netherlands: A retrospective quality and performance analysis of 18,738 consultations.
Femke van SinderenEsmée TensenRab LansinkMwm JaspersLwp PeutePublished in: Journal of telemedicine and telecare (2022)
Teledermoscopy is a useful service in general practitioner practice for requesting dermatologist advice in primary care settings to support the detection of skin lesion at an early stage and at lower costs. Teledermoscopy could also decrease the burden of secondary dermatology care since general practitioners reported that they did not refer the majority of patients to a dermatologist after the teledermoscopy consultation compared to their initial referral decision. General practitioners reported the teledermoscopy system as helpful and instructive which could contribute to enhancement of their dermatological knowledge.
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