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An economic analysis of teleconsultation in otorhinolaryngology
T S Bergmo. J Telemed Telecare. 1997.
Abstract
A cost comparison of three different methods of providing consultations for ear, nose and throat (ENT) problems was carried out. The study was based on the delivery of ENT examination and treatment to a small primary-care centre without an ENT specialist in northern Norway. The three alternatives evaluated were teleconsultation, a visiting specialist and patient travel to the nearest secondary-care centre. Patient travel was cheaper for patient workloads below 56 per year. For patient workloads above 56 and below 325 patients per year teleconsultation was the cheapest alternative. Above 325 patients per year, the visiting specialist service cost less than either teleconsultation or patient travel. Transfer of medical skills from the specialist to the general practitioner was also accounted for, separately from the main cost calculation. Teleconsultation then became cost-effective for patient workloads above 52 patients per year.
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