Dermatopathologists' Experience With and Perceptions of Patient Online Access to Pathologic Test Result Reports.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Many patients presently have access to their pathologic test result reports via online patient portals, yet little is known about pathologists' perspective on this topic.

Objective

To examine dermatopathologists' experience and perceptions of patient online access to pathology reports.

Design, setting, and participants

A survey of 160 dermatopathologists currently practicing in the United States who are board certified and/or fellowship trained in dermatopathology was conducted between July 15, 2018, and September 23, 2019. Those who reported interpreting skin biopsies of melanocytic lesions within the previous year and expected to continue interpreting them for the next 2 years were included.

Main outcomes and measures

Dermatopathologists' demograph

SUBMITTER: Shucard H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6990839 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature