Trends in unsolicited dermatologic opinions: A national survey

Authors

Jordan Wang, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Dorota Z. Korta, University of California, Irvine
Christopher B. Zachary, University of California, Irvine
Matthew S. Keller, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-2017

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This article has been peer reviewed. It is the author’s final published version in Dermatology Online Journal

Volume 23, Issue 10, October 2017, Article number 20

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Abstract

In dermatology, a particularly common ethical dilemma can arise when the skin lesions of bystanders are inadvertently viewed in public settings. Dermatology is a unique field, where a person’s organ of interest is readily visible to others. When lesions are suspicious for skin disease, unsolicited medical opinions may or may not be given depending on several factors. This study examined the actions and attitudes of dermatologists with different levels of experience through the use of case scenarios with various settings and skin lesions. © 2017, Dermatology Online Journal. All rights reserved.

Recommended Citation

Wang, Jordan; Korta, Dorota Z.; Zachary, Christopher B.; and Keller, Matthew S., "Trends in unsolicited dermatologic opinions: A national survey" (2017). Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Faculty Papers. Paper 82.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/dcbfp/82

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