Dermatologic Consultations—How Can We Know If We Are Effective?

Chren, Mary‐Margaret

doi:10.1001/archderm.1994.01690080118019

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“…Dermatology referral improves interdisciplinary treatment and thus have an impact on the quality of treatment and facilitate management of the diseases that lead to admission or treat a potentially life threatening dermatological disease. In any health care system there is a role of dermatologist and training for doctors to treat common dermatological problems and its management is justified [13].…”

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Dermatology referrals in a neurological set up

Thapa¹,

Thapa²

2014

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Introduction: Dermatology is a specialty, which not only deals with dermatological problems with outpatient but also inpatients referrals. The importances of Dermatologist in hospital setting are rising due to changing condition of medical care. Since no peer-reviewed articles are available for dermatological problems in a neurological set up, we conducted this study to know about pattern of skin disorders in neurological patients. Material and Methods: The present study was a prospective study in a neurological setup, which included data from hospital dermatology consultation request forms over a period of one year. The data included demographic profile of the patient investigation where needed, neurological diagnosis and final dermatological diagnosis. The data was analyzed using SPSS. Results: A total of 285 patients who were requested for consultation were included in the study. Face was the commonest site of involvement (19.6%). Laboratory examination of referred patients revealed abnormal blood counts in 2% cases, renal function tests in 0.7% and urine in 0.4% cases. CT scan showed abnormal findings in 65.6% patients. The most common drug used in these patients was phenytoin (29.1%). The most common dermatological diagnosis was Infection and Infestation (34.7%) followed by eczema (46.6%). Drug rash was seen in 3.9% cases. Out of which one had phenytoin induced Steven Johnson syndrome. Skin biopsy was done in 5 patients. Topicals was advised in 80%. Upon discharge 10% of inpatients didn't require any follow-up. The patients who were followed up after 4 weeks, about 48% had their symptoms resolved with topicals and oral treatment as required. About 38% required more than two follow ups due to chronic course of the diseases. Conclusions: This present study discussed about various manifestations of skin disorders in a neurological set up and emphasizes the role of dermatologist in treating skin problems both in outpatient as well as inpatient scenarios.

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Dermatology referrals in a neurological set up

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2014

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“…Las IC no solo permiten a los facultativos buscar el consejo de otros especialistas para ayudar a la toma de decisiones en el manejo y tratamiento de los pacientes, sino que también fomentan la discusión y el aprendizaje, conformando una parte importante de la atención al paciente hospitalizado [12]. De esta forma, se considera que las IC tienen múltiples objetivos en función de su perspectiva; en el caso concreto de las IC en dermatología, para los pacientes, el propósito principal es mejorar la salud, siendo secundaria la precisión diagnóstica, el manejo o el pronóstico de la afección cutánea; los médicos solicitantes pueden aprender más sobre la entidad cutánea, restar responsabilidad o recibir ayuda para el tratamiento de la misma; mientras que los dermatólogos consultores pueden aspirar a enseñar a facultativos o a residentes a través de ellas [13].…”

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Estudio epidemiológico de las interconsultas hospitalarias solicitadas al Servicio de Dermatología en el Complejo Asistencial Universitario de León = Epidemiological study of the hospital inter-specialty referrals requested to the Dermatology Service of the Healthcare University Complex in León

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Conclusiones La afección dermatológica en pacientes hospitalizados es muy prevalente y se debe, principalmente, a enfermedades comunes, no graves y de fácil manejo. La actividad consultora conlleva un importante impacto en el manejo de los pacientes ingresados con afectación cutánea al originar un cambio en el diagnóstico y tratamiento en un elevado porcentaje de casos, implica una mejora en la calidad asistencial, supone una reducción del coste sanitario, comporta una importante actividad formativa para los médicos residentes y proporciona una relación directa con otras especialidades conformando un elevado valor educativo para los facultativos no dermatólogos.

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Restructuring Dermatology Education at Cleveland Medical Centers Affiliated With Case Western Reserve University

Wood¹

1996

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Dermatologic Consultations—How Can We Know If We Are Effective?

Cited by 8 publications

References 12 publications

Dermatology referrals in a neurological set up

Dermatology referrals in a neurological set up

Estudio epidemiológico de las interconsultas hospitalarias solicitadas al Servicio de Dermatología en el Complejo Asistencial Universitario de León = Epidemiological study of the hospital inter-specialty referrals requested to the Dermatology Service of the Healthcare University Complex in León

Restructuring Dermatology Education at Cleveland Medical Centers Affiliated With Case Western Reserve University

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