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Archiving Clinical Processes and an Entire Specialty

Arch Dermatol. 2006;142:96-98.

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Dermatology is the most visually oriented field of medicine. In a specialty that relies so heavily on inspection, it is nearly a crime to reduce a tool such as clinical photography into mere "snapshots." In contrast, we should strive to display only the highest quality images in our literature and in presentations to our colleagues.

CLINICAL PHOTOGRAPHY IN DERMATOLOGY

Clinical photographs are a powerful way to record images for ourselves and to communicate with our peers. These images are commonly used for record keeping, comparison of clinical process over time, teaching, and consultation. For the field of dermatology, the tools used to record these images are one of our most valuable assets. Early in the history of medicine, recording of visual data was done by hand. Over time, these drawings and paintings were superseded by the advent of photography.

Regardless of when they were obtained, the best clinical images are truly timeless. They convey . . . [Full Text of this Article]

IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF CLINICAL PHOTOGRAPHY

CETERIS PARIBUS
Applying the Principle to Clinical Photography

Reality of the Subject

Serial Images

IMAGE COMPOSITION
Preserving a Timeless Art

Tips for Composing Good Clinical Images

ACCEPTABLE TECHNICAL QUALITY FOR PUBLICATION

TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF DIGITAL CAMERAS

CONCLUSIONS

AUTHOR INFORMATION
Ashish C. Bhatia, MD, Web Editor

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