Teledermatology

Who can be referred?

Patients living within the area served by Cambridge and Peterborough IBC who have been seen by their GP following concerns about a skin problem, and who are considered suitable for the service, can be referred to the Teledermatology service.

Are all skin conditions suitable for the Teledermatology service?

This service is not suitable for all skin conditions and if any of the following exclusions apply to you, please contact The Hamptons Hospital as soon as possible:

• Your lesion is on the genitals
• Your lesion is open and needs a dressing by a medical professional
• Your GP has referred you for more than two lesions

What happens after my appointment?

The consultant dermatologist will carefully review your photographs and referral details. They will be able to decide on the best course of action, in a similar way as if you had been seen in the hospital clinic.

For many patients, they will be able to diagnose your problem and send your GP a plan for looking after your condition.

Sometimes, the consultant may decide that you do need to be seen in person or that you need a biopsy (a small piece of skin is taken and sent to a laboratory for diagnosis). If this is the case, we will be able to book you in to see the consultant here at the Hamptons hospital or your GP will be informed and asked to make a referral in the clinic in the usual way. If you need to be seen quickly, the doctor will arrange for this to take place and you will be contacted with further information.