Practice Management
Clinical Review
Bullous Dermatoses and Quality of Life: A Summary of Tools to Assess Psychosocial Health
Autoimmune bullous dermatoses cause cutaneous lesions that are painful and disfiguring. These conditions affect a patient’s ability to perform...
For Residents
Nuances in Training During the Age of Teledermatology
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of teledermatology, enhancing patient access to dermatologic care while also facilitating...
Coding
The Final Rule for 2022: What’s New and How Changes in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program Affect Dermatologists
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2022 final rule, which went into effect on January 1, 2022, contains updates affecting the...
Latest News
10 things not to do in a medical board hearing
Most complaints are dismissed with no action taken, but some complaints don’t go away because doctors mishandle them.
Latest News
What docs don’t know about the Disabilities Act can hurt them and patients
When physicians don’t provide access to medical care that patients with disabilities need, they put themselves at greater risk of lawsuits, fines...
Commentary
Ways to make sure 2022 doesn’t stink for docs
Engagement models definitely give us excellent starting points to approach engagement from a pre-COVID era.
For Residents
What’s in a White Coat? The Changing Trends in Physician Attire and What it Means for Dermatology
This article reviews literature on the history of the white coat and its role as the institutional garb of the medical doctor. It also examines...
Latest News
Physicians react: Should docs lose their licenses for spreading false COVID information?
State licensing boards have mostly refused to discipline these doctors for making false and/or misleading claims.
Commentary
Teledermatology During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons Learned and Future Directions
Teledermatology has been shown to increase access to dermatology in underserved areas, reduce patient travel times, improve patient triage, and...
Tips
Telemedicine Alopecia Assessment: Highlighting Patients With Skin of Color
Alopecia has been one of the more common concerns reported at teledermatology (TD) visits during the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of the growing...
For Residents
Navigating the Evolving Landscape of the Dermatologic Workforce
Physician extenders—which include physicians not board certified in dermatology, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners—can play a pivotal...