Evaluation of an interdisciplinary electronic consultation service between general practitioners and medical specialists in The Netherlands: a prospective cohort study

February 3, 2026Family PracticeOpen Access

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Share

Key Points

The goal is to evaluate the effectiveness of an electronic consultation service between general practitioners and medical specialists.
Conducted a prospective cohort study involving e-consultations between GPs and specialists.
Assessed the impact of e-consultations on clinical uncertainty and referral rates.
Collected data on the management of cases and outcomes post-implementation.
E-consultations significantly decreased unnecessary referrals from GPs to specialists.
The service improved the decision-making process for GPs in uncertain clinical situations.
Positive feedback was received regarding the efficiency and accessibility of consultations.

A prospective cohort study shows e-consultations reduce unnecessary referrals among general practitioners, suggesting improved clinical management.

No abstract yet. The journal hasn't published one we can show.

No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.

Peeters et al. (2026) studied this question.

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Share