Dermatology in the UK: time for a check-up?
The new Skincare & Dermatology 2019 special report, issued in The Times this week, is a welcome and timely publication. The report highlights a number of thought-provoking subjects, such as mental health and the role of new technology and teledermatology (more on these topics another day), and ends with a comment on how “patients with skin disease deserve better”. So, the question remains, why are we falling short of delivering more satisfying outcomes for patients with skin disease, and how can we move forward? In this commentary, we discuss dermatology in the UK and pose the question: is it time for a check-up? Read more