Table 5 Patient Economic Survey

I believe that telehealth enables me to save money and time.

If the telehealth service was NOT available I would have to travel to Brisbane for the consultation.

If the telehealth service was NOT available I or my carer would have to lose..................days off work.

 More than 3 days off work

7 (26 %)

 3 days or less off work

10 (37 %)

 Not Working/Not Applicable

10 (37 %)

If the video consultation was NOT available and you needed to travel for the consultation, how much money do you think you have had to spend in out-of-pocket expenses for the trip to Brisbane (i.e. fares, meals, accommodation, fuel, childcare arrangements)

 Up to $50

3 (11 %)

 $51 – $300

6 (22 %)

 $301 – $500

3 (11 %)

 More than $500

14 (52 %)

Have you ever needed to travel to a main centre for a consultation in the past?

 Brisbane

13 (48 %)

 Toowoomba

1 (4 %)

 Townsville

1 (4 %)

How much money did the last trip cost your family (for fares, meals, accommodation, fuel, childcare arrangements and other extra family expenses)?

 Up to $50

2 (7.5 %)

 $51 – $300

6 (22 %)

 $301 – $500

2 (7.5 %)

 More than $500

4 (15 %)

 Cannot Recall

1 (4 %)

How much money did you get back from the PTSS (Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme)?

 No Claim Submitted

6 (22 %)

 Less than 10 %

2 (7.5 %)

 11 % – 30 %

4 (15 %)

 31 % – 50 %

1 (4 %)

 Cannot Recall

2 (7.5 %)