(Ebook) Teledermatology: A Comprehensive Overview by Joseph C English III (Editor) ISBN 9783031272752, 3031272757

(Ebook) Teledermatology: A Comprehensive Overview by Joseph C English III (Editor) ISBN 9783031272752, 3031272757

As medicine and surgery have evolved over time to improve patient care, sohave the mechanisms by which healthcare is delivered. It has evolved significantlyand explosively, on account of the pandemic of 2020. Despite physicalrestrictions necessary to prevent the spread of the virus, all other diseasescontinued to affect mankind necessitating an alternative form of healthcare.Electronic healthcare (telemedicine) came to the immediate forefront as ameans to cover this breach of care to our patients. Some providers were prepared,while others started de novo. Dermatology, as a visual field, readilyadapted to this dilemma during the shutdown period. The majority of dermatologistsmaintained their practice by becoming teledermatologists. Thoughnot all continue with teledermatology, it has become an evidence-based formatto deliver skin care. Due to the disproportionate ratio of patient to dermatologist,treating the burden of skin disease in the United States is currentlynot attainable. Teledermatology has allowed a marked increase in access toskin care to those with limited availability to board-certified dermatologists,both in the outpatient and inpatient arena. This textbook is a collection ofmanuscripts written by some of the current leading teledermatologists, offeringa comprehensive overview of teledermatology. The intent of the book isto facilitate the development of future teledermatology programs and enhanceexisting programs. There are 24 chapters covering the aspects of teledermatologythat I consider most important to understand its role in the care andmanagement of skin disease.