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Review
. 2015 Nov;99(6):1365-79, xiv.
doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2015.07.005. Epub 2015 Sep 1.

Teledermatology

John D Whited  1
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Review

Teledermatology

John D Whited. Med Clin North Am. 2015 Nov.

Abstract

This article provides an overview of teledermatology with an emphasis on the evidence most relevant to referring clinicians, who are often primary care clinicians. Discussion includes the different modalities used for teledermatology and their diagnostic reliability, diagnostic accuracy, impact on in-person dermatology visits, clinical outcomes, and user satisfaction.

Keywords: Clinical outcomes; Diagnosis; Digital imaging; Teledermatology; Telemedicine; User satisfaction.

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