Accuracy of General Practioners' Diagnosis of Skin Cancer, 1994

The aim of this study was to determine the accuracy of general practitioners' (GP) clinical diagnosis of skin lesions. The GP survey includes a confidence rating for identifying 17 types of dermatological lesions. The patient survey includes questions about sunburn, medical examinations for skin cancer, and relatives with melanoma Background variables for the GP survey include age, sex, year graduated, and the number of years as a practicing GP. Background variables for the patient survey include sex, year and place of birth, level of education attained, and employment status.