NES Innovation and Workforce Diversification

Supplementing dermatology referrals with clear, accurate images allows for quicker access to specialist advice for you and your patients. 

By following this guidance, you can significantly improve the quality and consistency of the images you attach to referrals. 

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This PDF user guide provides a step-by-step guide, from taking clinical photos using the app to attaching them to your SCI Gateway referral.

Each step is important to ensure your referral is completed correctly and efficiently, in line with information governance requirements.

This guide is provided as an alternative to the video, for users who prefer to read the instructions rather than watch.

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This SOP outlines the secure process for staff to download clinical images from the Consultant Connect web portal and upload them into Docman 7 for safe storage. It ensures all photos are handled in line with information governance and data protection requirements.

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For security reasons, users must authenticate, or enter their NHS username and password, to access NHS Scotland data and save data to NHS Scotland systems.  

After 24 hours, users must re-authenticate by entering their username and password. It is important to note that users will not be logged out of the Consultant Connect mobile application. This is to facilitate offline use.

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