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Teledermatology Service in Tayside
Dr CJ Fleming
Definition
• Teledermatology is the practice of medicine at a distance which allows access to specialist dermatological knowledge by means of telecommunication and information technology.
Methods
1) Audit on Teledermatology Service
2) GP survey
3) Data on referrals to our dermatology department
4) Cost/benefit analysis
Audit • - 4 week period (9 Nov 2010 to 3 Dec 2010) was
undertaken to assessed the impact of the digital images on the management process.
• - Total referrals to dermatology- 619
78%
22%
No photographs
With photographs
Quality of photographs
36%
35%
13%
16%
excellent
good
average
poor
• - There were between 1 to 8 digital photographic attachments per referral.
• - On average 2 attachments per referral.
Did the image help?
62%
38%
Yes
No
Outcome
25%
18%
26%
31%
One Stop Biopsy
Treament institutedprior to clinic
Advice Given, noappointment
urgency upgraded
Telediagnosis vs Final Diagnosis
76%
24%
Diagnosis Correct
Diagnosis notmatched
Diagnosis from photo Confirmed Diagnosis
Odd mole Compound naevus
Atypical Naevus Benign Naevus
SCC Lentigo maligna
BCC SCC
BCP AK
AK/ BCC Bowen’s
Viral wart Molluscum
?Bowen’s BCP
?SCC/ BCC Granulomatous rosacea
?SCC BCC
BCC Inflamed naevus
PPD Venous eczema
GP Survey
- A survey monkey was conducted in July 2011 to assess the opinion of primary care users of the system.
- 94 responses out of 68 practices- 80.8% found the service extremely helpful or helpful.
- 50% found teledermatology time consuming. The main obstacles was locating cameras and time to attach
images.
Estimated time for each teledermatology referral
70%
23%
6% 1%
1-10 mins
11-20 mins
21-30 mins
31-40 mins
Feedback
- 65 comments
- 20 specifically mention that feedback given was greatly valued as it adds to the educational experience.
Costs Analysis PER ANNUM• - Once off camera costs: 68x£200=£13600
- If cameras last 5 years, annual cost= £2720
- Digital Storage £600
- Consultant time £570
- IT staff salary £624
- Total Cost : £1794- (fr secondary care perspective)
Savings PER ANNUM
• Based on our audit, there is a saving of £28 212
• Saving from patient transport= £3 600
• Total savings £31 812
• Cost Savings = £30 018
Summary
- Model based on primary care practitioners acquiring images has proved successful
- Simple system, which is integrated in Tayside general referral system
- High uptake
- Patient Journey