Drs Finlay and Anstey recently published a timely editorial on the obstacles facing inpatient
dermatology in the UK, obstacles which echo throughout the global dermatology community …

It is generally accepted that admission into hospital is an experience best avoided unless
absolutely essential. As dermatologists, we pride ourselves on aspiring to and delivering the …

Skin lesions are extremely common, with 54% of the UK population being affected by skin
disease annually. As such, dermatological conditions can be brought to light following …

Most dermatology units in the UK are becoming increasingly stretched for resources. This is
due to a combination of factors including the demands of an increasingly educated and …

Objectives To report the pattern of dermatology admissions and inpatient characteristics at a
tertiary A ustralian hospital and compare the data with international studies. Methods The …

UP under the auspices of the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) to monitor
changes and pro-Vlde a strategy for the development of dermatology services within the …

Abstract Background/Objectives There is a paucity of research available regarding the
epidemiology of patients attending dermatology outpatient services in Australia. Our …

Dermatology in‐patient units are frequently threatened with reduction or closure, yet there
are few objective data regarding the nature and use of in‐patient management with which to …

Increasing pressure on inpatient beds has no doubt contributed to the ongoing reduction in
designated dermatology beds within acute hospital trusts. Studies in Scotland1 and …

There were no other relevant changes in the population, local GPs, or the local health
community to produce this sudden change. Two-week cancer waits and targets for shorter …