E-Consults in Dermatology: A Retrospective Analysis

Cutis. 2024 Mar;113(3):107-109. doi: 10.12788/cutis.0975.

Abstract

Dermatology electronic consultations (e-consults) placed by primary care providers (PCPs) can increase access to specialty care while reducing wait times and providing accurate clinical outcomes. These e-consults also may reduce barriers for underserved patients who historically have limited access to dermatologic care. Our retrospective chart review examines patient outcomes from a dermatology e-consult program at a tertiary care medical center. E-consults effectively increased access to dermatology care while shortening wait times and reducing health care expenditures.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dermatology*
  • Female
  • Health Services Accessibility*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Primary Health Care
  • Referral and Consultation / statistics & numerical data
  • Remote Consultation
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Skin Diseases / diagnosis
  • Skin Diseases / therapy