The Australasian journal of dermatology
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Australas. J. Dermatol. · May 2018
Smartphone use in dermatology for clinical photography and consultation: Current practice and the law.
Smartphones are rapidly changing the way doctors capture and communicate clinical information, particularly in highly visual specialties such as dermatology. An understanding of how and why smartphones are currently used in clinical practice is critical in order to evaluate professional and legal risks, and to formulate policies that enable safe use of mobile technologies for the maximal benefit of practitioners and patients. ⋯ Given the frequency of use and the degree of importance placed on the ability to send and receive clinical images, clinical smartphone use will persist and will likely increase over time. Current practices are insufficient to comply with professional and legal obligations, and increase practitioners' vulnerability to civil and disciplinary proceedings. Further education, realistic policies and adequate software resources are critical to ensure protection of patients, practitioners and the reputation of the dermatological profession.
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Australas. J. Dermatol. · Nov 2017
Letter Case ReportsA case of post-partum non-sexually acquired genital ulceration.