2001
Interpretation of Cutaneous Biopsy Specimens
KIRSNER R, FEDERMAN D. Interpretation of Cutaneous Biopsy Specimens. Southern Medical Journal 2001, 94: 461-463. PMID: 11372790, DOI: 10.1097/00007611-200105000-00001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care providersSkin biopsiesGeneral pathologistsCare providersCommon dermatologic disorderCommon skin disorderClinical-pathologic correlationCutaneous biopsy specimensDermatologic disordersBiopsy specimensHistologic interpretationHigh-quality color photographsBiopsySkin disordersDiagnostic testingClinical dermatologyLaboratory evaluationPCP scorePathologistsHistopathologyDisordersLimited trainingScoresProvidersDermatology
2000
THE PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN AND THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH SKIN DISORDERS
Federman D, Kirsner R. THE PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN AND THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH SKIN DISORDERS. Dermatologic Clinics 2000, 18: 215-221. PMID: 10791147, DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8635(05)70166-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsClinical CompetenceHumansInterprofessional RelationsPhotographyPrimary Health CareSkin DiseasesUnited StatesConceptsPrimary care providersCare providersPrimary care physiciansTreatment of patientsPrimary care medicineCare physiciansCutaneous diseaseDermatology consultationCare medicineSkin disordersCommon maladyHealth careAppropriate usePhysiciansTreatmentBroad spectrumPatientsProvidersDermatologistsDiseaseDiagnosisCare
1999
Comparison of dermatologic diagnoses by primary care practitioners and dermatologists. A review of the literature.
Federman D, Concato J, Kirsner R. Comparison of dermatologic diagnoses by primary care practitioners and dermatologists. A review of the literature. Archives Of Family Medicine 1999, 8: 170-2. PMID: 10101989, DOI: 10.1001/archfami.8.2.170.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsClinical CompetenceDermatologyDiagnosis, DifferentialHumansPrimary Health CareSkin DiseasesUnited StatesConceptsPrimary care physiciansCare physiciansSkin diseasesPrimary care practitionersGroup of physiciansHealth care deliveryFamily practice residentsInternal medicine residentsCare practitionersDermatologic diagnosesCommon maladyCare deliveryInternal medicinePhysiciansCost containment effortsMedicine residentsFamily medicineDermatology residentsDermatologistsDiseaseDiagnosisMore trainingMedicineResidentsReview
1995
A comparison of diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of patients with dermatologic disorders
Federman D, Hogan D, Taylor J, Caralis P, Kirsner R. A comparison of diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of patients with dermatologic disorders. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 1995, 32: 726-729. PMID: 7722015, DOI: 10.1016/0190-9622(95)91449-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInternal medicine residentsMedicine residentsSkin diseasesSkin disordersPrimary care providers' abilityAppropriateness of therapyPrimary care providersTreatment of patientsCare providers' abilityComparison of diagnosisHealth care specialistsGroup of physiciansHealth care systemPhysician diagnosisAmerican health care systemDermatologic disordersSkin biopsiesCare specialistsCare providersResident diagnosisPatientsInternal medicinePatient diagnosisPrimary caregiversPhysicians