Milbank Foundation-supported literature review of successful e-consult programs. https://www.milbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/eConsults_Milbank_Report_v4.pdf
In this opinion piece, Dr. Barnett argues that fewer visits caused by the pandemic is a much needed and welcome change in managing patients’ healthcare.
UCSF assessment of patient acceptance of e-consult in academic medical centers across the US. https://www.annfammed.org/content/18/1/35.full
Patients are positive about e-consults as long as they don’t replace needed in-person appointments or require copays. https://www.annfammed.org/content/18/1/35.full
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
Virtual consults may decrease the need for face-to-face visits without decreasing patients’ perception of care. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22769592/