How Do I Perform A Teleconsultation?

GPs and dermatologists can update a patient's history, provide a diagnosis, or refer a case through the +Clinical Diagnosis option. To learn how create a clinical diagnosis for your patients in DermEngine, follow the instructions below:

1. Click on the Patients button in the top menu bar, then select the patient you wish to provide a consultation for from the Patients List.
   
   
   
2. Click the +Clinical Diagnosis button.
   
   
   
3. Enter the Visit Type as Tele-consult (eTriage).
   
   
   
4. Write a primary (and secondary if necessary) diagnosis based on your findings. You can select a preset condition from the drop-down menu, or type your own.
   
   
   
5. You have the option to set and customize templates for each diagnosis option by going to the Template Settings. To learn more about how to use customized templates, click here.
   
   
   
6. Select a recommended action (Retake, Physical Exam, No Concern Today, Biopsy/Excision, Other, or Requires In-Office Visit). You can also refer this case to another doctor under Action, or set a followup date if needed. To learn how to add a colleague to your network, click here. 
   
   
   
7. Add your notes, then select Submit. A pop up will appear stating that once you have submitted a diagnosis it cannot be undone. Once you select Yes, a notification will appear stating that your diagnosis has been successfully submitted. 
   
   
   
   
8. The report can be viewed in the patient’s profile in the Activities Box. Click the Details button to view the report. Alternatively, the report can be reviewed under the patient’s Timeline. (To learn how to view a patient’s Timeline, click here).
   
   
   
9. If you would like to Print or save your report as a PDF, scroll to the bottom of your report and click the respective button.
   
   
   

1. Select the Patients option from the main menu.
   
   
   
2. Select a Patient.
   
   
   
3. Select the spot you wish to evaluate.
   
   
   
4. Select the Diagnosis icon.
   
   
   
5. If you click the  icon you have the option to zoom or annotate the image. When you are done, select Add Diagnosis.
   
   
   
6. Select the Visit Type as Teleconsultation.
   
   
   
7. Type a primary diagnosis. You have the option of adding a secondary diagnosis if necessary.
   
   
   As you type your primary diagnosis, a drop-down list of options will appear. You have the option of selecting one of these or continuing to type your own diagnosis.
   
   
   
8. Choose an Action type: Referral, Physical Exam, or No Concern Today. You also have the option of informing the patient that their image quality was too low and that they must try again. 
   
   
   
9. If you wish to require a followup, you have the option of choosing dates ranging from one month to a year.
   
   
   
10. Add a note (required), then select Submit Diagnosis (a pop-up with “Diagnosis Submitted” should appear).
    
    
    

1. Select the Patients option from the main menu.
   
   
   
2. Select a Patient.
   
   
   
3. Select the spot you wish to evaluate.
   
   
   
4. Select the Diagnosis icon.
   
   
   
5. If you click the magnifying glass, you have the option to zoom or annotate the image. When you are done, select Add Diagnosis.
   
   
   
6. Select the Visit Type as Teleconsult.
   
   
   
7. Type a primary diagnosis. You have the option of adding a secondary diagnosis if necessary.
   
   
   As you type your primary diagnosis, a drop-down list of options will appear. You have the option of selecting one of these or continuing to type your own diagnosis.
   
   
   
8. Choose an Action type: Referral, Physical Exam, or No Concern Today. You also have the option of informing the patient that their image quality was too low and that they must try again. 
   
   
   
9. If you wish to require a followup, you have the option of choosing dates ranging from one month to a year.
   
   
   
10. Add a note (required), then select Submit Diagnosis (a pop-up with “Diagnosis submitted” should appear).