Smartphones in the dermatology department - acceptable to patients?

Abstract

Dermatology is a highly visual specialty and lends itself well to the use of MP for diagnosis, disease monitoring, and reducing the risk of wrong-site surgery.^1,2 Most patients and dermatologists own a smartphone with a camera function and there is already widespread use of smartphones in clinical practice.^1-4 Whilst the views of doctors on the use of smartphones are known, few studies have examined the views of patients. In this study, we investigated patients' views about photographing of their skin, and storing and transmitting of such images.

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