title: Teledermatology.
abstract: This article provides an overview of teledermatology with an emphasis on the evidence most relevant to referring clinicians, who are often primary care clinicians. Discussion includes the different modalities used for teledermatology and their diagnostic reliability, diagnostic accuracy, impact on in-person dermatology visits, clinical outcomes, and user satisfaction.
authors.affiliation: Research and Development, Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Research and Development (151), 508 Fulton Street, Durham, NC 27705, USA; Division of General Internal Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, 411 West Chapel Hill Street, Suite 500, Durham, NC 27701, USA. Electronic address: john.whited@va.gov.
authors.forename: John D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Whited
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003880:Dermatology; D006801:Humans; D015588:Observer Variation; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D019114:Remote Consultation / Q000379:methods; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*
keywords: Clinical outcomes; Diagnosis; Digital imaging; Teledermatology; Telemedicine; User satisfaction