Editorial: Improving professionalism in the practice of dermatology

Much of what is done in the routine practice of the dermatologist is in the out-patient service where one has to receive the patients, listen to their complaints and suggest suitable treatment after diagnosing the condition. The entire process revolves round the dermatologist, the tools required for arriving at the diagnosis and the clinic or office where one sees them. In an effort to open this area which has been less discussed we are writing this brief communication.