[Potential risks of non-physicians' use of lasers and intense pulsed light in dermatology].
Lasers and light sources are increasingly used by non-physicians, which raises major concern due to the potentially increased risk of errors and complications. Safe treatments depend on optimal preoperative information, examination, and patient selection; optimal performance of the treatments; and optimal postoperative care of wounds and possible complications. Non-physicians do not normally possess these required skills. There is a need for quality assurance in cutaneous laser surgery. This report was initiated by the Danish National Board of Health.
Haedersdal
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H:S Bispebjerg Hospital, Dermato-venerologisk Afdeling, København NV. mhaedersdal@dadlnet.dk
D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000592:standards; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D028022:Low-Level Light Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000592:standards; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000592:standards; D018579:Patient Selection; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000592:standards; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000592:standards; D011361:Professional Competence; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D012307:Risk Factors; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*