Investing in the future of inpatient dermatology: The evolution and impact of specialized dermatologic consultation in hospitalized patients

Abstract

© 2018 Quadrant Healthcom Inc. All right reserved. Inpatient dermatology has transitioned from units that admitted and cared for patients with chronic dermatoses to consultative services that provide a wide breadth of care, leading to a paradigm shift in the role and impact of dermatologists in the inpatient setting. Consultative dermatology provides a distinct and essential service in the care of hospitalized patients, leading to improved care quality along with reductions in inappropriate health care spending