PURPOSE: Teledermatology has emerged as an important tool to extend the reach of dermatologists. As utilization of teledermatology services increases, careful attention should be given to the design of the system for consulting dermatologists.
METHODOLOGY: In this case study, we report how access to a patient's entire medical history in a teledermatology consultation was vital for an accurate diagnosis.
RESULTS: This case emphasizes the importance of full access to patients' medical records for improving diagnostic accuracy. We believe that full-access systems will lower the risk of misdiagnosis and will help to maximize the potential of teledermatology.
BT - Telemedicine journal and e-health : the official journal of the American Telemedicine Association C1 -http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30207893?dopt=Abstract
DO - 10.1089/tmj.2018.0142 J2 - Telemed J E Health LA - eng N2 -PURPOSE: Teledermatology has emerged as an important tool to extend the reach of dermatologists. As utilization of teledermatology services increases, careful attention should be given to the design of the system for consulting dermatologists.
METHODOLOGY: In this case study, we report how access to a patient's entire medical history in a teledermatology consultation was vital for an accurate diagnosis.
RESULTS: This case emphasizes the importance of full access to patients' medical records for improving diagnostic accuracy. We believe that full-access systems will lower the risk of misdiagnosis and will help to maximize the potential of teledermatology.
PY - 2018 T2 - Telemedicine journal and e-health : the official journal of the American Telemedicine Association TI - Leprosy diagnosed via teledermatology in a U. S. urban academic health center highlights potential benefits and a pitfall of existing telemedicine services. SN - 1556-3669 ER -