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 originThe 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
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 ResearchConceptsPrimary 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
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
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