Table 6 Estimated costs of videoconference equipment and telecommunications for a new site
From: A cost minimisation analysis of a telepaediatric otolaryngology service
Fixed costs | Provider site ($) | Patient site ($) | Total ($) | Annual equivalent cost ($)1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Videoconference unit | 7000 | 7000 | 14,000 | 3234 |
TV monitor | 500 | 500 | 1000 | 230 |
ISDN installation2 | 885 | 885 | 1770 | n/a |
Video-otoscope | 0 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 3465 |
Document camera | 0 | 5000 | 5000 | 1155 |
Trolley | 750 | 750 | 1500 | 346 |
ISDN line rental3 | 2160 | 2160 | 4320 | 4320 |
Total | 11,295 | 20,295 | 31,590 | 12,750 |