title: DERM/INFONET: a concept becomes a reality.
abstract: The DERMatology INFOrmation NETwork (DERM/INFONET) of the American Academy of Dermatology has become a reality. DERM/INFONET consists of a number of data bases providing information and educational programs for the dermatologist. Currently the components are: DERM/MLS (Medical Literature Search), DERM/RX (dermatologic therapy), DERM/USP (United States Pharmacopeia data base), DERM/ALLERGENS (Food and Drug Administration and Environmental Protection Agency Listings of allergens); Melanoma Prognosis Model; Electronic Mail; Bulletin Board; Meetings Calendar; ICD/CPT (International Classification of Diseases/Current Procedural Terminology) codes; AAD Membership/Committee Directories; and Dermatology Quiz. Additional data bases are planned. As audiovisual and alphanumeric communication systems evolve, newer opportunities for enhancing the DERM/INFONET Biomedical Communication Network will undoubtedly provide even greater opportunities for aiding the dermatologist in delivering state-of-the art management for their patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, New York University School of Medicine, New York.
authors.forename: A W
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Kopf
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Rigel
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: White
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Rosenthal
authors.forename: W P
authors.initials: WP
authors.lastname: Jordan
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Carter
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Everett
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Moore
mesh_terms: D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D003199:Computer Systems; D003880:Dermatology; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D007256:Information Systems; D014481:United States