title: Initial use of a computer system for assisting dermatological diagnosis in general practice.
abstract: The accuracy of skin lesion description by 24 general practitioners was assessed as they used a computer diagnosis assistance system (DERMIS). Descriptive accuracy determines the quality of advice. Only four doctors showed a trend to accurate description over 25 hospital referrals.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Royal Hospital Haslar, Gosport, Hampshire, UK. harveyandlucie@hotmail.com
authors.forename: H R
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Ashton
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Brooks
mesh_terms: D003936:Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005103:Expert Systems; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*