 | Skin
and sexually transmitted diseases pose a huge health problem to Europe. They range
from the very common to the rare, from the severe to the relatively trivial, and
from acute illness to chronic life-long disease. They include cancers, infectious
diseases and long-term inflammatory diseases resulting in profound health economic
issues. Correct diagnosis and early management can mitigate against these costs,
reduce morbidity and greatly improve the life quality of patients. It is the responsibility
of dermatologists to provide leadership in the management, prevention, teaching
and research of skin diseases and their treatment.
This book describes
the burden of skin and sexually transmitted diseases to Europe and shows how service
provision varies across the continent. It outlines the high impact diseases and
their management and provides up-to-date information on key areas of clinical
and scientific advance. A directory of national dermatological associations, European
dermatology societies and patient organisations complete a valuable resource that
will inform all those involved in health care. The White Book should be of interest
to dermatologists, other physicians, the pharmaceutical industry and policy makers
including medical school and hospital administrators as well as politicians. |
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