Telephone consultations with otolaryngology - head and neck surgery reduced emergency visits and specialty consultations in northern Alberta.

Peter George Jaminal TianDean EurichHadi SeikalyDouglas BoisvertJohn MontpetitJeffrey Harris

Published in: Journal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale (2020)

RAAPID telephone consultations to OHNS were effective in reducing ED visits and healthcare costs. This model should be considered in other areas to improve efficiencies within the health system.

Keyphrases

healthcare
general practice
emergency department
minimally invasive
public health
coronary artery bypass
primary care
acute coronary syndrome
surgical site infection