UK dermatology nurses call for more collaborative, patient-centred care

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  A UK nurse with more than 40 years of experience says dermatology care needs stronger collaboration and shared decision making to deliver patient-centred care.

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  The nurse argues that clinical advances should be matched by care that considers each patient’s individual needs.

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  People with skin conditions may receive care from primary care, specialist services, pharmacies, psychological support and community services.

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  The article says patients experience these services as one journey, while divisions between roles can create barriers.

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  The nurse says open questions about patients’ priorities and daily lives can reveal concerns that might otherwise go unspoken.

Who

A UK nurse with more than 40 years of experience, whose name is not stated.

What

The nurse calls for more collaborative, patient-centred dermatology care and shared decision making.

When

The article was published on 12 October 2026. The nurse says they recently attended the EADV Congress.

Where

The UK; the EADV Congress took place in Vienna.

Why

Collaboration and conversations about patients’ individual needs can help address barriers and support appropriate care.

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