Inpatient consultative dermatology: Where are we now? Assessing the value and evolution of this sub-specialty over the past decade

Publication date: Available online 24 January 2019

Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

Author(s): Lauren M. Madigan, Lindy P. Fox

Abstract

The importance of inpatient consultative dermatology is often under recognized and undervalued. A significant need exists as the burden of skin disease in the hospital is great and expertise regarding the recognition and management of uncommon and severe skin disorders is limited outside of the field. In response to this need the concept of a "dermatology hospitalist" was defined and the Society for Dermatology Hospitalists was created in 2009. Over the past decade, the sub-specialty has developed and fostered both research and education. Data now exist demonstrating the value of inpatient dermatology services not only to patients, but also to payors and health care systems. Future needs include strategies to improve access to expertise and additional efforts to establish our field as an indispensable and enduring component of hospital-based care.

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