Medical photography using mobile devices

Timothy Zoltie, Sigrid A Blome-Eberwein, Sarah Forbes, Mike Theaker, Walayat Hussain

BMJ · 2022 · 32 citations · 6 references

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Abstract

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\nCovid-19 has accelerated the use of medical photography, with many specialist services requesting it as part of the referral process
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\nPoor quality images may lead to misinterpretation and a delay in diagnosis or treatment, but training in medical photography for clinicians and patients is limited
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\nWays to improve the quality of images captured with mobile devices include taking both overview and close-up images, increasing light, and holding devices at an appropriate distance from the subject.

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