{Reference Type}: Journal Article {Title}: Skin cancer management: Making the most of your pathologist. {Author}: Clark SP;Clark OM;Rosendahl CO; {Journal}: Aust J Gen Pract {Volume}: 53 {Issue}: 8 {Year}: 2024 08 暂无{DOI}: 10.31128/AJGP-03-24-7190 {Abstract}: Australia has the highest incidence of skin cancer globally. Early detection and treatment of skin cancer is critical for positive patient outcomes. General practitioners (GPs) play a central role in skin cancer management in Australia.
Collaboration between GPs and pathologists can improve the accuracy of skin cancer diagnosis. However, for improvement to occur, clear communication and high-quality specimens are essential.
Inadequate clinical information and suboptimal biopsy specimens can hinder diagnosis. Improved communication, targeted training and selecting appropriate biopsy techniques are essential. A collaborative approach, guided by recommended techniques and clear guidelines, can minimise errors and improve patient outcomes in Australia's GP-led skin cancer management system.