Association Between the Use of a Physician Extender and Dermatology Appointment Wait Times in Ohio.
*Appointments and Schedules; *Waiting Lists; Appointments and Schedules; Cross Sectional Studies; Cross-Sectional Studies; Dermatology; Dermatology/*organization & administration; Humans; Ohio; Physician Assistants – Statistics and Numerical Data; Physician Assistants/*statistics & numerical data; Time Factors; Waiting Lists
Zurfley Frank Jr; Mostow Eliot N
JAMA dermatology
2017
2017-12
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<a href="http://doi.org/10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.3394" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.3394</a>
Conversations on psoriasis–what patients want and what physicians can provide: a qualitative look at patient and physician expectations.
Humans; *Attitude of Health Personnel; Treatment Outcome; Dermatology/*organization & administration; *Communication; *Physician-Patient Relations; *Patient Satisfaction; Psoriasis/complications/psychology/*therapy
BACKGROUND: The role of the patient-physician relationship is a key issue in the management of lifelong, chronic conditions such as psoriasis, with each side bringing different perspectives. OBJECTIVE: To explore areas of congruence and disconnection in the relationship between psoriasis patients and dermatologists, with a focus on communication issues. METHODS: Three discussion group sessions were held in four centers across the United States with dermatologists, patients, and a follow-up of the dermatologists after watching the patient discussion. RESULTS: Patients want more information on psoriasis, fast treatments, clear expectations from the onset of therapy, and recognition of the emotional burden. Dermatologists found that patients do not receive or internalize adequate information and need further explanation of treatment regimens to increase compliance and patient satisfaction. LIMITATIONS: This was a qualitative study assessing the range of responses and was not a quantitative study designed to test specific hypotheses. The study may not be informative about the experiences of people with psoriasis not actively seeing a physician. CONCLUSIONS: Encounters between physicians and psoriasis patients can be enhanced by providing information on what psoriasis is, choosing fast-acting treatments that patients are willing to use, and providing written materials about the disease and treatment plan.
Uhlenhake Elizabeth E; Kurkowski David; Feldman Steven R
The Journal of dermatological treatment
2010
2010-01
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<a href="http://doi.org/10.3109/09546630903085328" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">10.3109/09546630903085328</a>
The electronic medical record in dermatology.
Computerized/organization & administration; Cost Savings; Dermatology/*organization & administration; Electronic Health Records/*organization & administration; Female; Health Care Costs; Humans; Male; Medicaid/*economics; Medical Records Systems; Medicare/*economics; Program Development; Program Evaluation; United States
Governmental incentives to stimulate the "meaningful use" of electronic medical records and future disincentives for Medicaid and Medicare provide an impetus for dermatologists to consider adding this technology to their clinical practice. Dermatologists should carefully weigh the pros and cons of establishing an electronic medical record system before incorporating this expensive technology. This article reviews available scientific and economic data required for dermatologists to help make an informed choice.
Grosshandler Joshua A; Tulbert Brittain; Kaufmann Mark D; Bhatia Ashish; Brodell Robert T
Archives of dermatology
2010
2010-09
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<a href="http://doi.org/10.1001/archdermatol.2010.229" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">10.1001/archdermatol.2010.229</a>