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  • Dermatology
  • Oncology
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated significant alterations in healthcare delivery, including dermatology consultations.
  • A shift towards virtual consultations using patient-submitted images was implemented for skin cancer management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of patient-submitted selfie pictures for skin cancer management via teleclinics.
  • To compare teleclinical diagnoses with subsequent histological diagnoses.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective, single-center study involving 939 new skin lesion referrals from June 2020 to June 2021.
  • Evaluation of selfie picture quality (focus, zoom, identifiability) and patient satisfaction.
  • Recording of teleconsultation decisions: surgery listing, face-to-face/teleclinic, or discharge.

Main Results:

  • 90.8% of patients were listed for surgical intervention following teleconsultation.
  • The study included a mean patient age of 70.8 years.

Conclusions:

  • Patient-submitted selfies are a valuable tool for triaging skin cancer patients.
  • This method facilitates effective remote care, significantly reducing delays in diagnosis and treatment.
  • Teleclinic consultations using selfies can streamline the management of skin cancer referrals.