2006
Full-Body Skin Examinations and the Female Veteran: Prevalence and Perspective
Federman DG, Kravetz JD, Haskell SG, Ma F, Kirsner RS. Full-Body Skin Examinations and the Female Veteran: Prevalence and Perspective. JAMA Dermatology 2006, 142: 312-316. PMID: 16549706, DOI: 10.1001/archderm.142.3.312.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFull-body skin examinationPrimary care providersCare providersFemale veteransSkin cancerSkin examinationRisk factorsPrimary health care clinicsVeterans Affairs Medical CenterPatient risk factorsHealth care clinicsPercent of subjectsCare clinicsClinic appointmentsCutaneous malignanciesLower incidencePatient reportsMedical CenterCancer altersScreening testPatientsCancerConvenience sampleVeteransPersonal history
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 ResearchConceptsPrimary 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 trainingScoresProvidersDermatologyInterpretation of Cutaneous Biopsy Specimens
KIRSNER R, FEDERMAN D. Interpretation of Cutaneous Biopsy Specimens. Southern Medical Journal 2001, 94: 461-463. DOI: 10.1097/00007611-200194050-00001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrimary 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 ResearchConceptsPrimary care providersCare providersPrimary care physiciansTreatment of patientsPrimary care medicineCare physiciansCutaneous diseaseDermatology consultationCare medicineSkin disordersCommon maladyHealth careAppropriate usePhysiciansTreatmentBroad spectrumPatientsProvidersDermatologistsDiseaseDiagnosisCareAcne vulgaris: pathogenesis and therapeutic approach.
Federman D, Kirsner R. Acne vulgaris: pathogenesis and therapeutic approach. The American Journal Of Managed Care 2000, 6: 78-87; quiz 88-9. PMID: 11009749.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1999
Skin cancer screening in primary care: Prevalence and barriers
Kirsner R, Muhkerjee S, Federman D. Skin cancer screening in primary care: Prevalence and barriers. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 1999, 41: 564-566. PMID: 10495376, DOI: 10.1016/s0190-9622(99)80053-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSkin cancer screeningPrimary care providersCancer screeningSkin cancerAdult patientsPrimary careCare providersSkin cancer screening practicesCancer screening practicesHigh-risk patientsPrimary care visitsHalf of physiciansPrimary care practitionersSkin cancer incidenceFrequent deterrentsCare visitsMortality benefitCancer incidenceScreening practicesPatient embarrassmentNew Haven CountyCare practitionersSuspect lesionsCounty Medical SocietyPhysicians' lack
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