How to Best Submit Cases and Benefit from OTN Teledermatology

OTN Teledermatology is a free service allows primary care physicians to securely send a digital photograph and brief description of patient’s skin condition to a dermatologist.  Here are five pearls to benefit most from OTN Teledermatology: 1) Ensure to provide essential OTN Teledermatology referral information: Referring GP info: GP name, MOH/billing (not CPSO) number, phone number Patient information: correct name, DOB, valid health card and correct version Ideally, one issue per patient consult and avoid multiple submissions Brief relevant history, pertinent positives and negatives Details of drug plan: e.g. work plan or ODB Good pictures, i.e....