6-Step Assessment Process

How MoleScan Works

A structured, safe, and clinically governed approach to skin lesion assessment — from image capture to clinician-reviewed report within 24 hours.

Image CaptureClinical ReviewClinician Report24-Hour Turnaround

6-Step Process

Structured pathway from image capture to clinician-reviewed report

Clinician-Led Review

Every case reviewed by a UK GP with specialist expertise in dermatology (GPwSI)

24-Hour Reports

Structured reports delivered within one working day

Fully Governed

Aligned with DCB0129 clinical safety standards and GDPR requirements

6-Step Clinical Process

The MoleScan Assessment Pathway

Every MoleScan assessment follows a structured 6-step pathway designed to ensure clinical safety, consistency, and speed.

Data Capture

Practitioner Captures Images

During a patient consultation, the practitioner photographs the skin lesion using a dermatoscope. MoleScan requires high-quality dermoscopic images to support accurate clinical assessment.

Dermoscopic images provide the detail required for reliable clinical assessment and are essential for all MoleScan submissions.

Data Capture

Secure Upload to MoleScan

The practitioner securely uploads images to the MoleScan platform along with relevant clinical context — including patient age, lesion location, clinical history, and symptoms such as changes in size, shape, or colour.

All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Patient data is stored within the United Kingdom in full compliance with GDPR.

Clinical Analysis

Clinical Analysis and Risk Stratification

Uploaded dermoscopic images are assessed to support structured clinical risk stratification. Features of concern are identified and categorised to guide clinical decision-making.

Structured analysis improves consistency and supports prioritisation of cases requiring closer attention.

Clinical Analysis

GPwSI Dermatology Review

Every submission is reviewed by a UK GMC-registered GP with specialist interest in dermatology (GPwSI). The reviewer assesses dermoscopic images alongside clinical context to provide a structured clinical opinion.

Every case is reviewed by a qualified GPwSI dermatology doctor — ensuring consistent, clinician-led assessment.

Report & Action

Structured Report Delivered Within 24 Hours

The referring practitioner receives a comprehensive, structured report with clear recommended next steps.

Reports are designed to be actionable — with outcomes including reassure, monitor, or urgent referral.

Report & Action

Referring Practitioner Determines Next Steps

Using the MoleScan report, the referring practitioner makes the final clinical decision. This may include reassurance, monitoring, or initiating an urgent 2-week-wait referral where appropriate.

The final clinical decision always rests with the treating practitioner. MoleScan provides structured clinical input to support that decision with confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Traditional tele-dermatology services typically involve sending images directly to a dermatologist for review. MoleScan is a structured, doctor-led skin lesion assessment platform designed for use in real clinical workflows. Every case is reviewed by a UK GMC-registered GP with specialist expertise in dermatology (GPwSI), providing consistent, structured assessment and clear clinical outcomes. This approach enables faster, more standardised decision-making — while maintaining the clinical rigour of experienced human review.

Each case follows a structured pathway:

  • Dermoscopic images and clinical information are captured by the practitioner
  • The case is securely uploaded to the MoleScan platform
  • A UK GPwSI reviews the images and clinical context
  • A structured report is generated with a clear outcome: reassure, monitor, or refer

The process is designed to support safe, consistent decision-making — not replace clinical judgement.

MoleScan is not a diagnostic tool. It is a clinical assessment and triage platform that supports practitioners in determining whether a skin lesion requires reassurance, monitoring, or urgent referral. All cases are reviewed by a UK GP with specialist expertise in dermatology (GPwSI). Definitive diagnosis of melanoma requires histopathological confirmation following biopsy where clinically indicated.

MoleScan requires high-quality dermoscopic images for all submissions. A compatible dermatoscope attachment is required for image capture. The platform provides guidance to support practitioners in capturing clinically usable images.

Yes. Practitioners must obtain appropriate patient consent before capturing and uploading images to MoleScan. The platform supports documentation and audit trails to help clinics maintain compliant consent processes in line with UK data protection requirements.

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See the MoleScan Assessment Pathway in Action

Request a demo and see how MoleScan supports safe, structured skin lesion assessment — from image capture to clinician-reviewed report.

24-hour report turnaround
Reviewed by UK GPwSI dermatology clinicians
CQC-registered service