Patients reported similar levels of satisfaction, understanding and acceptance of e-consults and in-person referrals. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-020-05703-7
E-Consult supports women struggling with maternal mental health needs. Access PDF article here:
PCPs support patient engagement in e-consult, ability to track consult status and securely message with specialists. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28940495/
E-Consults help PCPs perform a pivotal role in team management of patients with complex chronic conditions. https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/econsults-an-emerging-tool-to-help-advance-the-patient-centered-medical-home.html
E-consult demonstrated provider notification of patient recommendations 63% of the time and nursing staff patient notification 37% of the time. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5354179/
An LA provider shares his experience addressing a patient’s colon cancer through e-consult.