Review of digital image security in Dermatology

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" Review of digital image security in Dermatology "
Nielson, Colton; West, Cameron; Shimizu, Ikue

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	925111
Doc. No	:	LA6224361t
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Nielson, Colton; West, Cameron; Shimizu, Ikue
Title & Author	:	Review of digital image security in Dermatology [Article]\ Nielson, Colton; West, Cameron; Shimizu, Ikue
Title of Periodical	:	Dermatology Online Journal
Volume/ Issue Number	:	21/10
Date	:	2015
Abstract	:	The inherently visual nature of dermatology naturally lends itself to photography. As technology has evolved, smartphone cameras have become ubiquitous and have the potential to improve education and patient care in dermatology. Although patients and physicians may agree that photography can improve patient care, there are certain risks involved with smartphone photography in the medical field. Perhaps most concerning is the number of dermatologists using smartphones to take unsecured images in their daily practice. A recent study revealed that 22% of surveyed dermatologists used smartphone cameras multiple times per day in their practice. Dermatologists may also overestimate patient comfort with smartphone use in clinical photography. We present a review of the use of smartphones in dermatology and address the potential lack of security and accompanying ethical dilemmas.Keywords: Smartphone, iPhone, digital