SGPS has also implemented a Community Skin Lesion service in Sutton
Commissioned by the CCG, the service will give GPs the opportunity to seek expert help to assist in diagnosing skin lesions
If diagnostic uncertainty exists, GPs refer their patient to the community skin lesion service where an initial review of the lesion will occur
GPs refer their patient to the service where an initial review of the lesion will occur
Where clinicians within the service, are unable to diagnose the lesion, an image of the lesion will be taken and sent to the hospital for further review
The introduction of a skin lesion service will also help reduce the number of referrals to the hospital dermatology services, thereby increasing efficiency
It will also provide learning opportunities for local GPs as they receive feedback on the diagnoses of lesions that have been reviewed
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