DERM/INFONET: A concept becomes a reality - 12/10/17

Doi : 10.1016/S0190-9622(88)70116-4

Alfred W. Kopf, M.D. ^⁎,^{^{*
From The Department of Dermatology, New York University School of Medicine, New York}}, Darrell S. Rigel, M.D. ^{^{*
From The Department of Dermatology, New York University School of Medicine, New York}}, Richard White, M.S., M.A. ^{^{***
From The Department of Dermatology, Medical College of Virginia, New York}}, Lawrence Rosenthal, Ph.D. ^{^{**
From The Department of Dermatology, the American Academy of Dermatology-National Headquarters Computer Center, Evanston.}}, William P. Jordan, M.D. ^{^{***
From The Department of Dermatology, Medical College of Virginia, New York}}, D. Martin Carter, M.D. ^{^{****
From The Department of Dermatology, Rockefeller University and Cornell Medical College, New York}}, Mark Allen Everett, M.D. ^{^{*****
From The Department of Dermatology, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City}}, Jeanette Moore ^{^{**
From The Department of Dermatology, the American Academy of Dermatology-National Headquarters Computer Center, Evanston.}}
^a New York, NY, USA
^b Richmond, VA, USA
^c Oklahoma City, OK, USA
^d Evanston, IL, USA

¹Reprint requests to: Dr. Alfred W. Kopf, Skin & Cancer Unit, 562 First Ave., New York, NY 10016.

Abstract

The DERMatology INFOrmation NETwork (DERM/INFONET) of the American Academy of Dermatology has become a reality. DERM/INFONET consists of a number of data bases providing information and educational programs for the dermatologist. Currently the components are: DERM/MLS (Medical Literature Search), DERM/RX (dermatologie therapy), DERM/ USP (United States Pharmacopeia data base), DERM/ALLERGENS (Food and Drug Administration and Environmental Protection Agency Listings of allergens); Melanoma Prognosis Model; Electronic Mail; Bulletin Board; Meetings Calendar; ICD/CPT (International Classification of Diseases/Current Procedural Terminology) codes; AAD Membership /Committee Directories; and Dermatology Quiz. Additional data bases are planned. As audiovisual and alphanumeric communication systems evolve, newer opportunities for enhancing the DERM/INFONET Biomedical Communication Network will undoubtedly provide even greater opportunities for aiding the dermatologist in delivering state-of-the art management for their patients.

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