Teledermatology is one of the most important and commonly employed subsets of telemedicine, a special alternative to face-to-face (FTF) doctor--patient consultation that refers to the use of electronic telecommunication tools to facilitate the provision of healthcare between the "seeker" and "provider." It is used for consultation, education, second opinion, and monitoring medical conditions. This article will review basic concepts, the integration of noninvasive imaging technique images, artificial intelligence, and the current ethical and legal issues.
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Eur J Cancer
December 2024
Division of Digital Prevention, Diagnostics and Therapy Guidance, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany. Electronic address:
Clin Exp Dermatol
November 2024
Department of Dermatology, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, UK.
Obtaining valid consent is an ethical and legal requirement in clinical practice, ensuring patients are adequately informed about their treatments. Recent updates in consent policies, including GMC guidance, the Patterson inquiry report, and key legal rulings like Montgomery, emphasise a shift towards patient-centred care and the importance of a comprehensive patient-clinician dialogue. Budget constraints and increasing NHS demand have led to the adoption of digital solutions and streamlined pathways, such as teledermatology and direct booking to surgery, potentially compromising the consent process.
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November 2024
Department of Research and Education, Oli Health Magazine Organization, Kigali, Rwanda.
Introduction: Skin diseases in remote African regions are often exacerbated due to a lack of resources and expertise with little current research addressing the challenges that patients and healthcare systems experience. Although skin diseases in remote African regions are prevalent and pose a substantial health burden, they remain neglected and understudied. This review aims to explore current challenges in the diagnosis and management of skin diseases in African regions and focus on the need for enhanced understanding and improved healthcare strategies.
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November 2024
Department of Dermatology & Skin Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Acne vulgaris is a common dermatological condition requiring individualized management. Teledermatology provides convenience and accessibility that is highly suitable for this dermatological condition. Herein, our review aimed to describe the current state of teledermatology in the context of acne management and to assess patient satisfaction, adherence to virtual care, and the experiences of health care providers in delivering remote dermatological services.
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November 2024
Service de pédiatrie, Hôpital André Mignot, Centre hospitalier de Versailles, Groupement Hospitalier de Territoire Yvelines Sud, 177 Rue de Versailles, 78150 Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt, France.
Background: Teledermatology has been widely deployed over the past decade in France, becoming an indispensable tool in daily practice. Pediatric dermatology is a subspecialty of dermatology limited to a small number of specialists. In 2013, the Argenteuil Hospital developed a structured store-and-forward (SAF) service that is particularly well-suited for the field of pediatric dermatology.
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