Medical Education and Care in Dermatology During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: Challenges and Opportunities

March 2020 in “ Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology ”

Markus Reinholz, Lars E. French

dermatology digital health services e-health platforms derma2go OnlineDoctor Dermatica Healthline digital health e-health teledermatology

TLDR The pandemic has pushed dermatology education and care to adopt digital solutions, which are effective and likely to continue post-pandemic.

The article discusses the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on medical education and patient care in dermatology, highlighting the challenges of traditional teaching methods and outpatient care in the context of necessary social distancing. It emphasizes the potential of digital technology to provide safe and uninterrupted education and healthcare services. The article suggests that digital podcasts, blended learning concepts, and online clinical picture diagnosis tools can maintain high-quality medical education without risking exposure to the virus for staff, students, or patients. Additionally, it notes that digital health services are becoming more accepted, with over 75% of patients expressing interest in using them for consultations and prescriptions, and 65% willing to pay for online consultations. E-health platforms like derma2go, OnlineDoctor, Dermatica, and Healthline are mentioned as efficient alternatives for outpatient care. The article implies that these remote teaching and care solutions, which are crucial during the pandemic, will likely remain valuable resources even after the crisis has passed.

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