Increasing melanoma awareness amongst health and social care professionals in secondary care in an era of reduced skin cancer referrals

Quinlan C, et al. Clin Exp Dermatol 2020.

ABSTRACT

The Covid 19 outbreak has resulted in a reduction in cancer referrals. The Health Service Executive (HSE) in Ireland reports a reduction of 72% in pigmented lesion referrals since the pandemic began. This is concerning and likely reflects the fact that people are ignoring symptoms and delaying seeking medical advice due to fears related to Covid 19.