Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

7-2022

Institution/Department

Family Medicine

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

Comments

Presented at: 10th Annual American Dermoscopy Meeting- St. George, UT

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