Table 2 Summary of results on e-consultation in transmural care
Pros | Cons and needs | |
|---|---|---|
Data management | Advances in own health, education or research | Privacy hazard |
Expertise | More easily accessible Contact multiple specialists in the field Eligibility for potentially curative treatment Trust in assessment of treatment strategy | Challenges in case of non-consensus Need for information about expertise of specialists |
Information and coordination | Potentially reduce waiting times No specific approval deemed necessary | Keep patients informed Ambiguity about head practitioner Communication on patient level |