How long does it take?
Each appointment lasts 15 minutes

Who performs the examination and is it invasive?
The examination is 100% safe and is not invasive. The individual will undress to their underwear for a full body visual check by a trained doctor. A health technician will take images with a dermatoscopic digital camera, of any suspicious moles or lesions.

What happens if the doctor detects a mole/lesion of concern?
A series of images are taken and sent to a dermatologist for diagnosis. Any patient found to have skin cancer will receive a report from the dermatologist, colour digital photos of the lesions. Our practice management team will maintain contact with the patient to ensure follow and treatment occurs.

How accurate and reliable is this process?
Skin Patrol's mobile service, uses, health technicians, GP's and dermatologists. This experience, coupled with superior technology, ensures that our service is offering patients the most advanced, thorough and accurate skin cancer consulation solution available.

Do you have a mobile van?
No. The Skin Patrol medical team sets up on your premises. All that is required is 2 private rooms with access to power and a waiting area nearby.

We are a six hour drive from the closest capital city - can you come to us?
Yes. Skin Patrol is mobile, we service all rural and urban areas across the country.

Can you accommodate shiftworkers?
Yes. We will work closely with you to schedule appointments for your shiftworkers at convenient times.

Do you excise on the spot?
No. All suspicious lesions must be diagnosed as a  potential skin cancer by a dermatologist, before treatment is recommended. Skin Patrol is also committed to minimising the number of unnecessary excisions.

I do not want my employer to know my results. Is your service confidential?
Yes. The patient's medical record and examination results are priveleged and confidential.  Any information provided to Skin Patrol including the results of the check will not be made available to the patient's employer.