Volume 4 ; Issue 1 ; in Month : Jan-Jun (2020) Article No : 128
Cantwell P, Sperring B, Rawlins J

Abstract

The ability to meaningfully manage skin cancer patients through telemedicine has been debated with varied conclusions. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the successful implementation of a telehealth skin lesions service in Western Australia. Patients managed through our tertiary care center in 2017 for skin cancer presentations via telehealth were audited. Results show that 270 patients were successfully managed by our telehealth skin cancer service over the observed period. The average patient distance from specialist care was 1001 km (95%CI 700-1302 km) and average patient age was 63 years old (95%CI 61-65 years). These results demonstrate an effective way to manage skin cancers. Telehealth is a useful alternative where specialized services are otherwise not available due to geographic barriers.

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