Article
Finding the Right Scope: Dermoscopy for Primary Care
MaineHealth Maine Medical Center
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
7-1-2022
Institution/Department
Family Medicine
Disciplines
MeSH Headings
Dermatology, Dermoscopy, Lesion, Nonmelanocytic, Benign, Melanoma, Primary Care Physicians
Abstract
Background
• Primary care physicians (PCPs) frequently address skin concerns and perform clinical skin examinations1
• For PCPs, the use of dermoscopy has been shown to increase the sensitivity for skin cancer diagnosis compared to unassisted examinations2,3
• Prior to this study, no formal consensus existed on the fundamental knowledge and skills that PCPs should have with respect to dermoscopy
Objectives
• To develop an expert opinion consensus statement on 2 proficiency standards for PCPs using dermoscopy
Citation Information
Peggy Cyr and Elizabeth Seiverling. "Finding the Right Scope: Dermoscopy for Primary Care" (2022) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/peggy-cyr/11/
Presented at: 10th Annual American Dermoscopy Meeting- St. George, UT