Boutiques, Botox®, and basal cells: Can dermatology set its priorities?

Jeffrey J. Meffert; Maria Villegas

doi:10.1007/978-1-4471-2191-6_22

Boutiques, Botox®, and basal cells: Can dermatology set its priorities?

Jeffrey J. Meffert, Maria Villegas

Medicine

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Abstract

The public perception, now confirmed in the scientific literature, that it is easier and faster to get an appointment for cosmetic botulinum toxin injection than one to evaluate a possible melanoma poses a challenge to the specialty of dermatology. Addressing this disparity will require significant changes in the attitudes and priorities of many dermatologists; additionally, changes in the financing of graduate medical education may also be required. The demand for dermatological advice and treatment far outstrips specialist availability and will do so indefinitely. Primary care physicians and physician extenders will continue to deliver dermatologic care. Dermatologists are duty-bound to ensure that those providing this care are as well trained as possible.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Dermatoethics
Subtitle of host publication	Contemporary Ethics and Professionalism in Dermatology
Publisher	Springer-Verlag London Ltd
Pages	131-136
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	9781447121916
ISBN (Print)	9781447121909
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2191-6_22
State	Published - Jan 1 2012

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Meffert, J. J., & Villegas, M. (2012). Boutiques, Botox®, and basal cells: Can dermatology set its priorities? In Dermatoethics: Contemporary Ethics and Professionalism in Dermatology (pp. 131-136). Springer-Verlag London Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2191-6_22

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