Telemedicine for Dermatology

Dermatology is one of the leading medical specialities for the deployment of telemedicine. Telemarque Store & Forward provides a range of easy to use features that allow fast and simple creation of an electronic referral.

It is in use across the UK by GP’s to communicate with the local dermatology department sending digital images and patient information for diagnosis.

Telemarque is also used to provide community based dermatology services with laptop equipped nurse practitioners running local dermatology clinics.

A secure network of users can be implemented including the consultants, GP’s with a special interest in Dermatology, nurse practitioners and GP’s in general practices.

Using Telemarque Store & Forward, a typical electronic referral takes no more than 1 minute to prepare including the selection of a digital image from a camera, which takes just 2 clicks of a mouse.

Read, BAD and Snomed CT (when available), codes are inbuilt, speeding the diagnostic reply process. Automated referral letter creation and automated reply letters are a standard feature of Telemarque.

The benefits of Telemarque for dermatology include :

• More effective use of consultancy resources.
• Reduction in waiting lists.
• Reduced healthcare delivery costs.
• Improved access to specialist expertise for patients.
• Speedier referrals – earlier diagnosis and treatment.
• Prioritisation of patients according to the greatest need.
• Increased consultant support for GP’s.
• Improved communication between GP’s/Consultants.
• Increased patient satisfaction.
• Auditable