Electronic Resource
Oxford, UK
:
Blackwell Science Ltd
British journal of dermatology
151 (2004), S. 0
ISSN:
1365-2133
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Background Referral for patch testing is important in managing patients with eczema/dermatitis. These referrals come from many different sources.Objectives To assess the appropriateness of referrals from general practitioners (GPs) to a dedicated patch test clinic.Methods Referral sources were recorded for patch testing in a dedicated contact dermatitis unit for a 4-month period between November 2002 and February 2003.Results Of 217 referrals reviewed, 45 (21%) were received from GPs. There was no significant difference in the percentages of positive patch test results and of relevant positive patch test results obtained from GP referrals compared with those received from other sources, including dermatology departmental referrals.Conclusions Referrals from GPs, if selected appropriately, can be seen directly in the patch test clinic without prior assessment in a general dermatology clinic.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.2004.06224.x
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