The Long Wait: My Journey to an NHS Dermatologist
A young woman in Scotland waited almost four years to see an NHS dermatologist for her severe psoriasis, a chronic skin condition. Delays in treatment have been exacerbated by the pandemic, with dermatology outpatient waiting lists growing more than any other specialty. Patients with non-life-threatening but life-altering conditions are turning to private healthcare for treatment. The Scottish government has pledged additional funding to reduce waiting lists, but long waits persist, impacting patients' quality of life.