E-Consults in Dermatology: A Retrospective Analysis.

Cutis

Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Published: March 2024

Dermatology electronic consultations (e-consults) placed by primary care providers (PCPs) can increase access to specialty care while reducing wait times and providing accurate clinical outcomes. These e-consults also may reduce barriers for underserved patients who historically have limited access to dermatologic care. Our retrospective chart review examines patient outcomes from a dermatology e-consult program at a tertiary care medical center. E-consults effectively increased access to dermatology care while shortening wait times and reducing health care expenditures.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.12788/cutis.0975DOI Listing

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