2001
Dermatology in primary care: Prevalence and patient disposition
Lowell B, Froelich C, Federman D, Kirsner R. Dermatology in primary care: Prevalence and patient disposition. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2001, 45: 250-255. PMID: 11464187, DOI: 10.1067/mjd.2001.114598.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultDermatologyFemaleHumansMalePrimary Health CareReferral and ConsultationRetrospective StudiesSkin DiseasesConceptsPrimary care physiciansCare physiciansSkin diseasesPrimary carePrevalence of patientsRetrospective chart reviewFrequency of patientsPrimary care settingGeneral medicine clinicPrimary care providersDiagnosis of lesionsChart reviewPatient dispositionChief complaintMedicine clinicCutaneous diseaseDermatology officeCare settingsCare providersPatientsSuspect lesionsSkin careSkin problemsDiagnostic proceduresUnknown originInterpretation 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 trainingScoresProvidersDermatologyThe Primary Care Provider and the Care of Skin Disease: The Patient's Perspective
Federman D, Reid M, Feldman S, Greenhoe J, Kirsner R. The Primary Care Provider and the Care of Skin Disease: The Patient's Perspective. JAMA Dermatology 2001, 137: 25-29. PMID: 11176657, DOI: 10.1001/archderm.137.1.25.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care providersDermatology clinicPrimary careSkin diseasesDermatologist's abilityPatient's perspectiveCare providersSkin problemsVeterans Affairs Medical CenterGroup 1 patientsGroup 2 patientsPrimary care clinicsCross-sectional surveyMost patientsCare clinicsPatient satisfactionSkin biopsiesPCP's abilityMedical CenterPatient confidenceCutaneous surgeryPatientsSkin disordersPrevious careDermatologic care
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
1998
Video Display Terminals: Risk of Electromagnetic Radiation
KIRSNER R, FEDERMAN D. Video Display Terminals: Risk of Electromagnetic Radiation. Southern Medical Journal 1998, 91: 12-16. PMID: 9438395, DOI: 10.1097/00007611-199801000-00002.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1997
Primary care in dermatology
Federman D, Kirsner R. Primary care in dermatology. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 1997, 37: 668. PMID: 9344219, DOI: 10.1016/s0190-9622(97)70199-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCutaneous clues to systemic disease
Kirsner R, Federman D. Cutaneous clues to systemic disease. Postgraduate Medicine 1997, 101: 137-150. PMID: 9194870, DOI: 10.3810/pgm.1997.06.227.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1996
Lack of Correlation Between Internists' Ability in Dermatology and Their Patterns of Treating Patients With Skin Disease
Kirsner R, Federman D. Lack of Correlation Between Internists' Ability in Dermatology and Their Patterns of Treating Patients With Skin Disease. JAMA Dermatology 1996, 132: 1043-1046. PMID: 8795543, DOI: 10.1001/archderm.1996.03890330057010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPercentage of patientsMajority of patientsInternists' abilitySkin diseasesCommon skin disorderPhotographic examinationSelf-administered questionnaireMedical subspecialistsDermatologic disordersGeneral internistsPhotographic evaluationPatientsSkin disordersInternistsDiseaseDermatology trainingDermatologyDiagnostic abilityPrivate practiceMedical residentsLack of correlationExaminationDisordersLimited trainingNew Haven
1995
Managed care: The dermatologist as a primary care provider
Kirsner R, Federman D. Managed care: The dermatologist as a primary care provider. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 1995, 33: 535-537. PMID: 7657885, DOI: 10.1016/0190-9622(95)91410-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchA 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