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Teledermatology.

Whited JD. Teledermatology. The Medical Clinics of North America. 2015 Nov 1; 99(6):1365-79, xiv.

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Abstract:

This article provides an overview of teledermatology with an emphasis on the evidence most relevant to referring clinicians, who are often primary care clinicians. Discussion includes the different modalities used for teledermatology and their diagnostic reliability, diagnostic accuracy, impact on in-person dermatology visits, clinical outcomes, and user satisfaction.




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