Abstract
Teledermatology Teledermatology can be implemented for use across a wide variety of dermatologic conditions with the goal of decreasing patient wait times, travel times, exposure to hospital and clinical environments, and the financial burden of dermatologic care on both patients and clinics. The field of dermatology Dermatology is especially fit for telemedicine Telemedicine because of the visual nature of the dermatologic assessment. As the utilization of teledermatology Teledermatology is on the rise and has the potential to play an essential role in patient care, it is vital to ensure that all patients are receiving optimal virtual treatment continually. Teledermatology Teledermatology visits have the capability to function as effectively as their in-person equivalents if the proper measures and strategies are implemented. Steps can be taken by both the patient and the physician to optimize the efficiency and quality of care that patients receive. These optimization strategies can be implemented before, during, and after patient visits. They include perfecting workflow, technology Technology used for meetings, room setup, security software, organization, and both patient and physician responsibilities before and after visits. These methods are outlined within this chapter and will ensure that both the patient’s and physician’s time is maximally utilized while optimizing for the patient’s understanding and satisfaction.