Store and forward Teledermatology – the Newport way

Abstract

Teledermatology plays a vital role within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Alongside Consultant Dermatologists we developed Teledermatology to meet clinical needs. This article illustrates the implementation process of the service, highlighting legal and ethical issues that were considered along with the success and scope of the service. The Teledermatology service rapidly reduced waiting times for patients and increased access to specialist care which is cost effective for the Health Board. Following successful implementation and increased demand, there is the scope for expansion. The service is developing additional Teledermatology clinics within the Health Board, evolving telemedicine.

Keywords:

• Teledermatology
• dermatology
• dermoscopy
• photography
• telemedicine

Acknowledgements

We would like to thank Dr Caroline Mills Teledermatology lead consultant for her continued support.

Disclosure statement

The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.