Experience, knowledge, practices and attitudes of emergency department medical staff regarding teledermatology.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The present study aimed to assess self-reported experience, knowledge, practices and attitudes of ED medical staff regarding teledermatology.

Methods

Online questionnaire of ED medical staff at Prince of Wales Hospital (Sydney, Australia).

Results

Seventy-nine staff completed the questionnaire. Photographic technique and compliance with medicolegal policies were variable: 1% obtained written consent and 45.6% documented verbal consent for photography. 54.4% of respondents had concerns about the quality of their photographs.

Conclusions

Skin photography image quality, knowledge and adherence to medicolegal policy were poor among ED medical staff. Education could reduce risk and improve outcomes.

SUBMITTER: Walter S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11744439 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature