Dermatology 1
Track 12
| Thursday, October 26, 2023 |
| 10:45 AM - 12:40 PM |
| Meeting Room C4.4 |
Speaker
Prof Simon Clark
Sonic Healthcare
Dermatology in General Practice Seminar
10:45 AM - 11:40 AMSummary
This workshop will provide training and comprehensive guidelines to general practitioners on the diagnosis and treatment of the various types of skin cancer as well as information on histopathology report formats, terminology and the correlation of the dermatoscopic features of skin lesions and the corresponding histological findings.
Takeaways
* Diagnose and apply the appropriate management to the various types of BCC, SCC and Melanoma
Use dermatoscopic analysis to recognise the key features of pigmented and non-pigmented skin lesions
*Identify the clinical clues to the diagnosis of melanoma
*Differentiate between innocuous lesions and those which require treatment
*Identify lesions that require surgical treatment and undertake skin cancer excisions competently and to the recommended guidelines
Use dermatoscopic analysis to recognise the key features of pigmented and non-pigmented skin lesions
*Identify the clinical clues to the diagnosis of melanoma
*Differentiate between innocuous lesions and those which require treatment
*Identify lesions that require surgical treatment and undertake skin cancer excisions competently and to the recommended guidelines
Biography
Professor Simon Clark graduated from the University of Otago, New Zealand. He trained at Wellington Hospital and at Royal the Melbourne Hospital. Prof. Clark completed a Fellowship of Dermatopathology at the Skin & Cancer Foundation Australia. He has worked in public and private pathology and has lectured at the University of Melbourne and the University of Queensland. Prof. Clark is involved in general practitioner education in skin cancer medicine. He presently runs the pathology component of the postgraduate certificate courses in skin cancer medicine at the University of Queensland and also lectures in the Masters of Medicine course. In 2016, he was appointed visiting professor in dermatology at the Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Prof. Clark joined Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology in 2011.
Prof Cliff Rosendahl
Professor
Sonic Healthcare
Dermatology in General Practice Seminar
10:45 AM - 11:40 AMSummary
This workshop will provide training and comprehensive guidelines to general practitioners on the diagnosis and treatment of the various types of skin cancer as well as information on histopathology report formats, terminology and the correlation of the dermatoscopic features of skin lesions and the corresponding histological findings.
Takeaways
* Diagnose and apply the appropriate management to the various types of BCC, SCC and Melanoma
Use dermatoscopic analysis to recognise the key features of pigmented and non-pigmented skin lesions
*Identify the clinical clues to the diagnosis of melanoma
*Differentiate between innocuous lesions and those which require treatment
*Identify lesions that require surgical treatment and undertake skin cancer excisions competently and to the recommended guidelines
Use dermatoscopic analysis to recognise the key features of pigmented and non-pigmented skin lesions
*Identify the clinical clues to the diagnosis of melanoma
*Differentiate between innocuous lesions and those which require treatment
*Identify lesions that require surgical treatment and undertake skin cancer excisions competently and to the recommended guidelines
Biography
Professor Cliff Rosendahl graduated from the University of NSW in 1974 and completed his residency in Brisbane prior to working in rural Queensland for seven years. Currently, he works as a General Practitioner in suburban Brisbane and for the last 10 years his practice has become more focused on the field of skin cancer. Prof. Rosendahl is involved in research, has authored several papers, as well as writing regular educational articles for Medical Observer. He has been director of the SCARD database since it was created in 2006. Prof. Rosendahl has a passion for teaching.
Dr Jim Muir
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
20 Years of Tele-Derm: The Impact of an online Dermatology Education and Advice Service for rural doctors in Australia
11:45 AM - 12:40 PMSummary
Skin conditions are one of the most common reasons for primary care visits in Australia, affecting 3.4 million people annually [1].
There is a substantial shortage of dermatologists. The average waiting time to see a dermatologist is anywhere from 6 months to 1 year. [3]
To address this ongoing challenge, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine developed Tele-Derm, an online education and advice platform for rural doctors. Providing high-quality and timely guidance and support, thereby enhancing the ability of rural doctors to diagnose, treat and manage skin conditions in their local communities [2].
Aim:
This presentation aims to present the results of a 20-year analysis of Tele-Derm, including an interactive review of the cases of significance submitted to Tele-Derm.
Results:
Tele-Derm has received more than 15,000 case submissions from rural doctors. Our surveys indicated that the service significantly reduced waiting times for patients and improved doctors' ability to diagnose and manage skin conditions. Only 10% of complex dermatology cases required referral to a dermatologist, suggesting the service effectively supports doctors in providing high-quality dermatological care.
Conclusion:
For the past 20 years, Tele-Derm has played a crucial role in improving access to dermatology advice for patients in rural and remote areas. The service provides doctors with the necessary knowledge and resources to manage skin conditions locally, reducing waiting times and ensuring timely care. As we celebrate the 20th anniversary, the importance of telemedicine in improving access to healthcare for all Australians is recognised.
References:
1. AIHW (2021). Skin cancer in Australia.
2. Tele-Derm National: A decade of teledermatology in rural and remote Australia. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 24(5), 332-340. doi: 10.1111/ajr.12502
3. Australasian College of Dermatologists. Dermatologist Workforce at a Glance.
There is a substantial shortage of dermatologists. The average waiting time to see a dermatologist is anywhere from 6 months to 1 year. [3]
To address this ongoing challenge, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine developed Tele-Derm, an online education and advice platform for rural doctors. Providing high-quality and timely guidance and support, thereby enhancing the ability of rural doctors to diagnose, treat and manage skin conditions in their local communities [2].
Aim:
This presentation aims to present the results of a 20-year analysis of Tele-Derm, including an interactive review of the cases of significance submitted to Tele-Derm.
Results:
Tele-Derm has received more than 15,000 case submissions from rural doctors. Our surveys indicated that the service significantly reduced waiting times for patients and improved doctors' ability to diagnose and manage skin conditions. Only 10% of complex dermatology cases required referral to a dermatologist, suggesting the service effectively supports doctors in providing high-quality dermatological care.
Conclusion:
For the past 20 years, Tele-Derm has played a crucial role in improving access to dermatology advice for patients in rural and remote areas. The service provides doctors with the necessary knowledge and resources to manage skin conditions locally, reducing waiting times and ensuring timely care. As we celebrate the 20th anniversary, the importance of telemedicine in improving access to healthcare for all Australians is recognised.
References:
1. AIHW (2021). Skin cancer in Australia.
2. Tele-Derm National: A decade of teledermatology in rural and remote Australia. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 24(5), 332-340. doi: 10.1111/ajr.12502
3. Australasian College of Dermatologists. Dermatologist Workforce at a Glance.
Takeaways
1. To review your skills in the diagnosis of melanoma and the 'equivocal' skin lesion.
2. To be able to recognise and diagnose classic dermatology diagnoses.
3. To learn how an education approach to tele-dermatology can improve access to health care and patient outcomes
2. To be able to recognise and diagnose classic dermatology diagnoses.
3. To learn how an education approach to tele-dermatology can improve access to health care and patient outcomes
Biography
Dr Jim Muir qualified as a dermatologist in 1994. He works in private practice and is also the Director of Dermatology at the Mater Hospital, South Brisbane.
Dr Muir is the founding father of Tele-Derm and has been a moderator since Tele-Derm began back in 2004. He is passionate about the delivery of online dermatological care to all parts of Australia.
Dr Muir has a special interest in skin cancer and skin disease in the elderly. He is actively involved in medical education and regularly lectures on dermatology to other specialists, General Practitioners, medical students, pharmacists and the general public.
