Why it ’s hard to see a dermatologist for a skin exam: the patient perspective

ConclusionsPatients identify their own schedule, the provider ’s schedule, and not knowing that a skin exam is recommended as factors making it more difficult for them to receive a skin exam. It is likely that further emphasis about the importance of skin exams, written instructions, or text/email/phone call reminders would make patients who have been previo usly diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma more likely to receive skin exams.
Source: Archives of Dermatological Research - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research