Table 3 Summary of costs for the tele-ENT and OPD-ENT service
From: A cost minimisation analysis of a telepaediatric otolaryngology service
| Â | Tele-ENT ($) | OPD-ENT ($) |
|---|---|---|
Fixed costs* | Â | Â |
Equipment – Video-otoscope | 3465 | 0 |
Document camera | 1155 | 0 |
Sub total | 4620 | 0 |
Variable costs | Â | Â |
Paediatrician | 2700 | 0 |
Technician | 2160 | 0 |
Technician's travel costs | 2700 | 0 |
ISDN line charges | 1980 | 0 |
Patient/family travel costs (child and parent fare by rail) | 0 | 16,744 |
Patient/family accommodation | 0 | 10,620 |
Sub total | 9540 | 27,364 |
Total cost | 14,160 | 27,364 |
Variable cost per consultation | 108 | 155 |