Table 3.

Teledermatology practice models

Consultative	Triage	Direct-care	Follow-up
Collaboration between a referrer and a specialist. Teledermatologists serving as consultants provide recommendations to a referring doctor. Patients remaining in the care of the primary care provider	A process of prioritizing patients and determining the need for in-person visits	Patients are able to take photos of their skin lesions and send them directly to their physicians	Supports remote medical supervision of chronic skin conditions to assess its activity and optimize therapy