When there are technical barriers to sending a photograph, please use Medical Photography Exceptions Pathway to refer the patient to Lauriston Building for a photo. Once the patient has attended, you will be notified so you can then refer to Dermatology. apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/phot...
For all healthcare professionals wanting to learn more about FND – register for the upcoming RefTalk on 23rd April : apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/educ...
Please note all lesion referrals to Dermatology should be accompanied by a good quality photograph. Info on attaching photos to referrals here: apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/guid...
NHSL Dermatology department will be implementing updated Scottish Referral Guidelines for Suspected Cancer from 16th March 2026. Suspected melanomas/SCCs/high risk BCCs should be referred as USOC & you will find related new SCI Gateway referral proformas. apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/guid...
The previous RefTalks on Palliative Care is now available to watch. To access the recording please click: apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/educ...
Please see advice on management of post radiotherapy skin reactions in breast cancer patients. Also, included is a useful guide for post surgery arm exercises: apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/post...
Hear from the FND experts at our next RefTalk. There will be a brief refresher on FND, how to share diagnosis, correct referral pathways, and much more. Also a dedicated time for Q&A. Register here: apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/educ...
New page on Breast Cancer added to RefHelp outlining key information for primary care practitioners on diagnosis, referral, contacts, post surgery complications, post radiotherapy skin changes, bone health, managing menopausal symptoms, and much more: apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/brea...
SPECIAL BUMPER EDITION of RefHelp’s e-bulletin - please check it out. It is dedicated to the recently updated Scottish Cancer Referral Guidelines for Suspected Cancer (SRGs) highlighting the summary of key changes made within Lothian. Read more here: apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/news...
As per Scottish Cancer Referral Guidance, if weight loss is unintentional & >5% of body weight, then it is acceptable to include a strong clinical suspicion of weight loss in your referral. Detailed referral advice here: apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/guid...
RefHelp's Cytosponge page renamed to Capsule Sponge. Please see the recently updated page here: apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/guid...
95% of people with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma present with lymph node involvement. Detailed list of clinical features and investigations to be done is outlined on our new Lymphoma page. Please see here: apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/lymp...
RefHelp has landed on BlueSky! If you are a healthcare professional in Lothian, hit the ‘Follow’ button now! To know more about us please see: apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/ More news and updates to be posted soon #watchthisspace