What is it about?
We evaluated a free teledermatology service made available to Waikato general practitioners after one year of use. The GPs found it useful; they obtained rapid advice which helped more than 300 patients and their own professional development.
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Why is it important?
A simple, inexpensive web-based system can make a big difference to GPs ability to manage dermatology patients
Perspectives
The review showed the service was worth keeping. We have now evaluated more than 1000 cases.
Adjunct Associate Professor Amanda M M Oakley
Waikato District Health Board
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This page is a summary of: Waikato Teledermatology: a pilot project for improving access in New Zealand, Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, June 2015, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/1357633x15583216.
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