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
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