Dermatology opinions via intranet could reduce waiting times

EDITOR—We have just piloted a new telemedicine program called Dermaclinic (from Agora Healthcare) which runs on any computer that can access the internet. It permits doctors to send, via a confidential intranet, digital photographs (figure) and clinical histories for a returnable second opinion via the same medium. Its clinical database is backed up on a server owned by the practice and accessible only through a password held by practising clinicians. Digital photographs and case histories can be sent …