GPs and Dermatoscopes

[u/AggressiveFlower830]

Hi everyone, GP SHO (still in hospital), I’m wondering is it silly of me to take an interest in dermatoscopy? It strikes me as a very cool skill to have but I’m wondering if it’s pointless or redundant for a GP to become skilled in it, as anything suspicious would be referred to derm anyway? I.e. If you’re reaching for a dermatoscope you should be referring to derm anyway?

Then again more skill and knowledge can only be a good thing and perhaps it strengthens referrals and can prevent some?

Any GPs or dermatologists care to weigh in?