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Sunscreen Counseling by US Physicians

Sunscreen Counseling by US Physicians Clinical Review & Education From The JAMA Network Daniel G. Federman, MD; Robert S. Kirsner, MD, PhD; John Concato, MD JAMA DERMATOLOGY RESULTS According to the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, there were an estimated 18.30 billion patient visits Trends in Sunscreen Recommendation nationwide. Physicians mentioned sunscreen at Among US Physicians approximately 12.83 million visits (0.07%). Mention of Kristie L. Akamine, MD; Cheryl J. Gustafson, MD; Scott A. Davis, MA; sunscreen was reported by physicians at 0.9% of patient visits Michelle M. Levender, MD; Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD associated with a diagnosis of skin disease. Dermatologists recorded the mention of sunscreen the most (86.4% of all IMPORTANCE Sunscreen is an important part of sun protection visits associated with sunscreen). However, dermatologists to prevent skin cancer but may not be recommended as often reported mentioning sunscreen at only 1.6% of all as guidelines dictate. dermatology visits. Sunscreen was mentioned most frequently to white patients, particularly those in their eighth decade of life, and least frequently to children. Actinic OBJECTIVE To evaluate trends in sunscreen recommendation keratosis was the most common diagnosis associated with among physicians to determine whether they are following sunscreen recommendation. suggested patient-education guidelines regarding sun protection, http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA American Medical Association

Sunscreen Counseling by US Physicians

Federman, Daniel G.; Kirsner, Robert S.; Concato, John
JAMA , Volume 312 (1) – Jul 2, 2014
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American Medical Association
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0098-7484
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10.1001/jama.2014.4320
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Abstract

Clinical Review & Education From The JAMA Network Daniel G. Federman, MD; Robert S. Kirsner, MD, PhD; John Concato, MD JAMA DERMATOLOGY RESULTS According to the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, there were an estimated 18.30 billion patient visits Trends in Sunscreen Recommendation nationwide. Physicians mentioned sunscreen at Among US Physicians approximately 12.83 million visits (0.07%). Mention of Kristie L. Akamine, MD; Cheryl J. Gustafson, MD; Scott A. Davis, MA; sunscreen was reported by physicians at 0.9% of patient visits Michelle M. Levender, MD; Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD associated with a diagnosis of skin disease. Dermatologists recorded the mention of sunscreen the most (86.4% of all IMPORTANCE Sunscreen is an important part of sun protection visits associated with sunscreen). However, dermatologists to prevent skin cancer but may not be recommended as often reported mentioning sunscreen at only 1.6% of all as guidelines dictate. dermatology visits. Sunscreen was mentioned most frequently to white patients, particularly those in their eighth decade of life, and least frequently to children. Actinic OBJECTIVE To evaluate trends in sunscreen recommendation keratosis was the most common diagnosis associated with among physicians to determine whether they are following sunscreen recommendation. suggested patient-education guidelines regarding sun protection,

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Published: Jul 2, 2014

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