“…5,[8][9][10] In contrast, studies from North Wales and Northeast Scotland, the latter being the only one where research was conducted blinded to location of initial excision biopsy, found quicker diagnosis and no significant difference in incomplete excision for GP versus specialist biopsy. 6,11,12 To date, there have been relatively few studies that compare outcomes for patients with melanoma treated initially by different specialties; however, one study has suggested that dermatologists may achieve the best results. 13 Notably, however, in Australia, which has among the highest global incidence of cutaneous melanoma, most melanomas are biopsied initially by GPs in primary care, without compromising survival compared with the UK.…”