| Joint clinical and pathological review meetings improve patient care: a prospective evaluation in dermatology. | |
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PMID: 21054572 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Background Joint clinical and pathological review meeting exists in most academic dermatology departments. Objective The primary objective of the study was to assess the impact of the joint clinical and pathological review meeting in dermatology on patient care. Methods Prospective descriptive study over 6 months (May to October 2008) on all clinical cases of dermatology reviewed at the joint clinical and pathological review meeting in our University Hospital. Results A total of 139 cases were reviewed during the 6-month period. In 97 cases (69.8%), the joint clinical and pathological review meeting had a positive impact on final diagnosis and/or on patient management. For 27 cases, a consensus diagnosis different from the initial proposal was established. In 21 cases, the joint clinical and pathological review meeting led to additional investigations or therapeutic proposals. The impact of the joint clinical and pathological review meeting was highest for inflammatory skin diseases. Conclusions The joint clinical and pathological review meeting is a useful procedure to improve diagnostic accuracy in difficult cases. |
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I Gardinal-Galera; C Bulai Livideanu; L Lamant; R Viraben; N Meyer; J Mazereeuw-Hautier; A Maza; S Prey; M Nespoulous; C Paul |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-11-04 |
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Title: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV Volume: 25 ISSN: 1468-3083 ISO Abbreviation: J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol Publication Date: 2011 Aug |
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Created Date: 2011-07-11 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9216037 Medline TA: J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 928-32 Citation Subset: IM |
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© 2010 The Authors. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology © 2010 European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. |
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Department of Dermatology, Paul-Sabatier University, Larrey University Hospital, Toulouse, France Department of Pathology, Purpan University Hospital, Toulouse, France Pathology Office, Toulouse, France. |
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