Investing in the future of inpatient dermatology: The evolution and impact of specialized dermatologic consultation in hospitalized patients

Publication Date

2018

Journal Title

Cutis

Abstract

© 2018 Quadrant Healthcom Inc. All right reserved. Inpatient dermatology has transitioned from units that admitted and cared for patients with chronic dermatoses to consultative services that provide a wide breadth of care, leading to a paradigm shift in the role and impact of dermatologists in the inpatient setting. Consultative dermatology provides a distinct and essential service in the care of hospitalized patients, leading to improved care quality along with reductions in inappropriate health care spending.

Volume Number

102

Issue Number

4

Pages

226 - 228

Document Type

Article

Status

Faculty

Facility

School of Medicine

Primary Department

Dermatology

PMID

30489558

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