2004
Full-Body Skin Examinations: The Patient's Perspective
Federman DG, Kravetz JD, Tobin DG, Ma F, Kirsner RS. Full-Body Skin Examinations: The Patient's Perspective. JAMA Dermatology 2004, 140: 530-534. PMID: 15148096, DOI: 10.1001/archderm.140.5.530.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsConnecticutFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient Acceptance of Health CarePhysical ExaminationRisk FactorsSkin NeoplasmsSurveys and QuestionnairesVeteransConceptsPrimary care practitionersSkin cancerRisk factorsWest Haven Veterans Affairs Medical CenterVeterans Affairs Medical CenterPatient risk factorsPercent of participantsPatient questionnaireClinic appointmentsCutaneous malignanciesDermatology clinicExamination ratePrimary careLower incidencePatient reportsMedical CenterPatient's perspectiveCare practitionersCancer altersPatientsScreening testCancerConvenience samplePersonal historyLower rates
2001
The 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedConnecticutCross-Sectional StudiesDermatologyFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient SatisfactionPrimary Health CareSkin DiseasesSurveys and QuestionnairesVeteransConceptsPrimary 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
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
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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsClinical MedicineDermatologyHumansInternal MedicinePractice Patterns, Physicians'Skin DiseasesSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsPercentage of patientsMajority of patientsInternists' abilitySkin diseasesCommon skin disorderPhotographic examinationSelf-administered questionnaireMedical subspecialistsDermatologic disordersGeneral internistsPhotographic evaluationPatientsSkin disordersInternistsDiseaseDermatology trainingDermatologyDiagnostic abilityPrivate practiceMedical residentsLack of correlationExaminationDisordersLimited trainingNew Haven