2. “triage prior to referral to
face to face services”
3. “tips
regarding
investigations
or
management” 4
Whilst many nurses may think
this is only the domain of the
doctor, we are often the first to
see the patient, so we need a
knowledge around what is
available.
Teledermatology/telediagnosis
is a complex process and there
is a risk of misdiagnosis, but it
holds value in that it can be
used as a triage tool when
wanting clarification of a
diagnosis from a specialist
without the need to be seen
face to face.
Applications
teledermatology: 1,3
for
1. Specialist referral without
the wait time of being seen
in the public system
2. Second opinion from a
specialist to render