Skin Diseases in a Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Setting in Trinidad and Tobago, with an Evaluation of Service Provision
Overview
Overview
Journal
Skin Health Dis
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Specialty
Dermatology
Date
2024 Feb 5
PMID
38312243
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Abstract
Skin diseases in Trinidad and Tobago, demonstating differences in Hospital vs Primary Care Dermatology Clinics, paediatric age groups and use of laboratory services. This figure illustrates, (a) combined percentage in range of skin diseases from all sites, = 1309. Other diseases included CTD (connective tissue disease), papular urticaria, prurigo, rosacea and pityriasis rosea. (b) Paediatric dermatology conditions seen in one PCHF (primary care health facility) versus hospital clinics. (c) Comparison of waiting times, source of referrals and use of pathology in all PCHF versus hospital clinics.
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