Ending the pandemic of inaccessibility in dermatology.

Clin Dermatol

Department of Dermatology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Published: November 2023

Dermatology in the United States is among the global leaders in advancing scientific discovery and practicing evidence-based medicine; however, many patients face limited access to dermatologic care due to a national shortage of dermatologists, provider clustering, and the interplay of sociodemographic and socioeconomic factors. These intertwined barriers have created a landscape where race, ethnicity, insurance subtype, education, and socioeconomic status negatively impact access to dermatologic services. Leveraging the utilization of technology and community engagement provides inroads to improve access to care. We outline how teleconsultations, telementoring, specialty care extension for community health outcomes (Project ECHO), community health centers, donated specialty care models, and community health workers can be bolstered to create more equitable access to care.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clindermatol.2023.04.003DOI Listing

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