Infographic: Inpatient Dermatology Consultations

Dermatology hospitalists (DHs) play a critical role in the specialized care of hospitalized patients with skin conditions. They provide efficient diagnosis and management of patients with complex skin conditions as well as education of patients and trainees in the hospital setting.

In the Cutis article, “Barriers and Job Satisfaction Among Dermatology Hospitalists,” Robertson et al discuss the results of a survey conducted of members of the Society for Dermatology Hospitalists, which highlights some benefits and high job fulfillment of DHs and also potential barriers to providing inpatient dermatology consultations. Protecting these benefits of providing dermatology hospital consultations will be critical for maintaining high job satisfaction and balancing out the barriers to providing these consultations.