Inpatient Dermatology referrals: What is the burden? A retrospective review of 14 years of dermatology inpatient referrals.

Background: The lack of dermatological knowledge by non-dermatologists is exposed by the increasing number of requests made for inpatient dermatological consultations. Patients have been commenced on inappropriate treatment because of poor dermatology training.

Objectives: To determine the burden and accuracy of inpatient dermatology referrals.