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Is teledermoscopy cost-effective in Australia for skin cancer referrals?

May 9th, 2018

Bottom Line: An analysis estimates using teledermoscopy (dermatologic care that uses information and communications technology and digital dermoscopic images) in Australia for skin cancer referrals would cost extra per case but could achieve clinical resolution faster.

Why The Research Is Interesting: In Australia, melanoma accounts for more than 10 percent of all diagnosed and reported cancers. This study examined the cost-effectiveness of teledermoscopy for skin cancer referral and triage to determine its value for improving the management of skin cancer in Australia.

Authors: Centaine L. Snoswell, M.Pharm., M.P.H., of the University of Queensland, Australia, and coauthors

More information:
doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0855

Provided by The JAMA Network Journals

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