As at 31 March 2003, 725 patients had been successfully referred in this way in the Dermatology programme, with only a little more than 4 in 10 patients typically following the traditional route of treatment.  Significatnly, a recent Teledermatology evaluation study has shown that patients resoundingly agree with this strand of telemedicine to cut down waiting times and travel and GPs broadly regard it as effective in accessing dermatologists.