Dermoscopy Proficiency Expectations for US Dermatology Resident Physicians: Results of a Modified Delphi Survey of Pigmented Lesion Experts.

Importance: Dermoscopy education in US dermatology residency programs varies widely, and there is currently no existing expert consensus identifying what is most important for resident physicians to know.

Objectives: To identify consensus-based learning constructs representing an appropriate foundational proficiency in dermoscopic image interpretation for dermatology resident physicians, including dermoscopic diagnoses, associated features, and representative teaching images. Defining these foundational proficiency learning constructs will facilitate further skill development in dermoscopic image interpretation to help residents achieve clinical proficiency.

Exploring Practices of Bedside Shift Report and Hourly Rounding. Is There an Impact on Patient Falls?

Objective: To describe the relationship of inpatient falls to bedside shift report (BSR) and hourly rounding (HR).

Background: Falls are a major healthcare concern. Although measures such as BSR and HR are reported to reduce falls, studies are often based on self-reported data related to nurse compliance with protocols for HR and bedside report.

Prereferral evaluation of patients with suspected bone and soft tissue tumors.

One hundred consecutive patients referred to an orthopaedic oncology practice for evaluation of suspected bone or soft tissue tumors were studied prospectively. There were 76 patients with bone lesions and 24 patients with soft tissue lesions. At the time of initial consultation, information regarding the referring diagnosis, number of prior physician office visits, and prereferral imaging studies obtained was collected.