Handoffs in dermatology residency

Cutis. 2020 Feb;105(2):E36-E38.

Abstract

Dermatologists are required to keep track of a high volume of items after each patient encounter, including biopsies, laboratory tests, cultures, and imaging. In residency, there is a complicating factor of transitioning care to different providers. Residents currently utilize a variety of handoff and organizational practices. Residency provides an opportunity to become familiar with different handoff and organizational practices to take forward in one's career.

MeSH terms

  • Dermatology*
  • Humans
  • Internship and Residency*
  • Patient Handoff*