Impact of digital versus faxed e-referrals on triage decisions in a medical retina clinic.

Key Points

• The study aims to assess how digital and faxed e-referrals impact triage decisions in medical retina clinics.
• Comparison of triage decisions based on digital versus faxed referrals.
• Assessment of appointment urgency related to clinical need.
• Evaluation of interoperability in referral systems and structured protocols.
• Digital referrals improve triage accuracy compared to faxed referrals.
• High-resolution imaging enhances alignment between appointment urgency and clinical need.
• Interoperable systems promote better communication and efficiency in patient care.