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Dermatoscopy skills

Published: 15/05/2018 | 3 files | 3 links | Document | Website

In a survey of GPs in Taranaki, it was found that approximately 25 per cent of the responding 42 GPs  did not currently have a dermatoscope. And while 73 per cent of respondents use a dermatoscope, 20 per cent of them developed their skills without any formal training. For those that had done a training programme of some sort, 43 per cent indicated they saw value in doing a refresher training course.

The majority of respondents felt that adding an image into an e-referral was difficult. This is a frequently mentioned issue that indici will solve through its image capture and referral process, but there are options for Medtech and other EHR users. 

We hope this information summary will assist with diagnosing, treating and referring suspicious malignant skin lesions. 

Training options

Check out these website which provide regular courses if you are able to get away from your practice for a few days.

  • Skin Cancer Symposiums
  • MelNet conferences, seminars and events
  • DermNet NZ dermatology conferences

For taking, processing and uploading of images

Dermatologist Amanda Oakley has created the following information on taking images, and how to upload them onto your system in a secure way, if you haven't got it sorted already. 

  • Storage and security of digital images.
  • Taking good pictures for clinical use.
  • Processing images for clinical use and transmission.

If you prefer not to use your own device, consider using an iPod touch which can be used as a dual camera and dermoscope for your practice, DermNet offers great advice on the variety of options available - see the files and links section below. 

MedImage is a simple time saver to transfer an image from a device to your PC. It has Medtech add-ons and they offer technical support (at a price.)  

Access a free chapter download of Dermatology made easy. The book is based on the most popular pages from DermNet's online library and provides a concise overview of dermatological conditions most likely to present in general medicine. 

FILES AND LINKS
Download: Guidelines for the electronic storage of patient images
pdf | 83 KB
Download: Taking good pictures for clinical use
pdf | 464 KB
Download: Guidelines for the processing of patient images – for transmission for service referral
pdf | 45 KB
Visit: Dermatoscope overview
External | DermNet NZ
Visit: Send images from phone to PC
External | MedImage
Visit: Dermatology Made Easy - free chapter
External | DermNet NZ
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