Dermatology: WH

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Whittington Health offers dermatology services including Teledermatology referrals for routine cases and face-to-face appointments if advised after using Consultant Connect.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

  • aged 17

Exclusions

  • paediatric patients (16 years old and under) 

  • for patients with suspected melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma or any other suspicious rapidly enlarging lesion within 4-8 weeks (includes rapidly increasing basal cell carcinomas) see Urgent Suspected Cancer: Skin

  • urgent non-cancer referrals should be referred to the on call registrar. 

How to Refer

Letter

Referral methods: e-RS

Eligible routine referrals should go via Teledermatology (see the Teledermatology service page for full eligibility criteria).

Otherwise, for routine face-to-face clinics refer via e-RS.

How to find service on e-RS

  • Specialty: Dermatology
  • Clinic type: Select as appropriate
  • Service name: Dermatology Service - Whittington Hospital

Please note: If you believe that your patient meets all the required EBICS criteria, the referral letter must include the relevant information that demonstrates adherence to the policy.

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Review date: Friday, 10 July 2026