Table 2.
Self-reported time it took non–family physician specialists to complete eConsults submitted between April 15, 2011, and January 31, 2015, that prompted referrals compared with those that did not prompt referrals
| TIME TO COMPLETE eCONSULT | eCONSULTS THAT PROMPTED REFERRALS (N = 188), N (%)* | eCONSULTS THAT DID NOT PROMPT REFERRALS (N = 5413), N (%) | P VALUE† |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time, min | .002 | ||
| • < 10 | 102 (54.3) | 2915 (53.9) | |
| • 10–15 | 43 (22.9) | 1653 (30.5) | |
| • 15–20 | 31 (16.5) | 708 (13.1) | |
| • > 20 | 12 (6.4) | 137 (2.5) |
