NHS CCG Commissioner Information
The Dermatology Solution
Referrals of patients with skin lesions to secondary care under the urgent 2ww rule are increasing, incurring rising costs for CCGs and placing significant strain on hospital waiting times.
70% of those referrals could be avoided if GPs had access to a rapid diagnostic service for skin lesions.
TELEDerm® is an award-winning tele-dermatolgy service which provides GPs with a ‘next day’ diagnosis by a MOLE Clinic® specialist expert in dermoscopy.
The service helps GPs reduce avoidable referrals to secondary care.
It is recommended for use by GPs and practice nurses prior to referring any patient with a suspect skin lesion to secondary care under the urgent 2 week wait rule.