Provide an Internetworked gateway for dermatology and the closely associated fields of, dermatologic surgery, dermatopathology and immunodermatology. Accordingly, the IDS will assist colleagial societies and patient advocacy groups to use the Internet.

Develop an information management infrastructure which encourages the integration of shared experience and relevant empirical studies in clinical decision making, in part by cataloging Interneted resources relevant to the practice of dermatology.

Promote a comprehensive Internetworkable dermatologic electronic record that facilitates improvements in the quality of patient care while at the same time reducing its costs. All efforts should be made to provide for the standardization of digital formats between dermatology and other branches of medicine.

Create and maintain a database of online dermatologists to allow for a variety of applications, such as the triage of academic and case materials, provision of a clearinghouse for information regarding insurance company reimbursement and provide online credentialing services for dermatologists through the use of digital imaging of scanned documents and online electronic forms.

Enhance organizational democracy in dermatology through the use of full membership online business meetings and voting mechanisms and share this experience with other dermatology organizations.

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