SKIN cancer clinics are preparing to put themselves under the microscope to boost their credibility and attract extra MBS items, with the introduction of a clinical up-skilling certificate, practice accreditation and regular audits.GPs working in skin cancer clinics have faced allegations of poor-quality work and over-servicing. The clinics have not had access to general practice accreditation because under the RACGP practice standards they are defined as a specialised area.Discussions between the Skin Cancer Society of Australia and Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited are likely to result in the introduction of a two-pronged process.Under the proposals, skin cancer clinic GPs will need to achieve certification through a 40-hour study program and a three-hour exam in areas including dermoscopy, diagnosis and treatment...
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