Insights from an exploratory retrospective cohort study: Are face-to-face follow-up consultations after colonoscopy a thing of the past

Conclusion If such “unnecessary” post-colonoscopy consultation s exist within our institution, then similar situations possibly occur elsewhere. As COVID-19 continues to periodically tax healthcare systems worldwide, preservation of resources will remain integral alongside quality standards of routine patient care. There is a need for detailed analyses and mode lling to hypothesise potential savings by also considering the start-up and maintenance costs of switching to a teleconsultation-dominated system.
Source: Digestive Diseases - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research