Top ethical issues encountered by dermatologists
Facts at your Fingertips
By Victoria Houghton, Managing Editor, July 1, 2023
According to the Academy’s 2022 Ethics in Derm Practice Survey — which asked fellows and associates about the major ethical issues they face in practice — 23% of respondents indicated that inappropriate requests to have a cosmetic procedure billed as medical was the most common encounter. Inappropriate requests for refills and inappropriate requests to assess another family member during a patient’s visit were tied for second at 19%. For a full breakdown of survey responses, see the graphic below.
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