Traditionally, patients presenting to primary care with severe eczema would be referred to a dermatology clinic for an in-person specialist appointment. With the rise of teledermatology, dermatologists are instead dispensing tailored written advice based on information provided in the referral. However, there is currently minimal literature assessing whether this advice translates into relevant prescriptions. This clinical audit examines GP prescribing practices and how they correlate to dermatologist recommendations with the objective of assessing whether this form of teledermatology is a viable method of providing care to paediatric eczema patients.
Keywords: dermatology; eczema; general practice; paediatrics; physicians'; practice patterns; telemedicine.
© 2024 The Authors. Australasian Journal of Dermatology published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of Australasian College of Dermatologists.