title: Dermatologic assessment from a distance: the use of teledermatology in an outpatient chemotherapy infusion center.
abstract: Treatment-related dermatologic toxicities are common for patients with cancer. Rashes associated with dermatologic toxicities are best treated by a physician who specializes in dermatologic conditions resulting from cancer treatment, but scheduling and travel may present challenges for patients. This article describes a pilot project in which nurses used telemedicine technology to facilitate patient visits with an off-site dermatologist.
authors: Brooklyn Infusion Center, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA. gordonj1@mskcc.org
authors: Jeanine
authors: J
authors: Gordon
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000379:methods; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002173:Cancer Care Facilities; D003880:Dermatology / Q000379:methods; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing / Q000473:pathology; D009519:New York City; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000379:methods; D058996:Quality Improvement; D019114:Remote Consultation / Q000379:methods; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*