Table 4 Concerns and barriers of tele-urology practice (n = 108)
From: Telemedicine practice among Egyptian urologists: knowledge, attitude, and medicolegal concerns
No. (%) | |
|---|---|
Concerns | |
Obtaining verbal patient’s consent before consultation | 67 (62.0%) |
Reuse of patient data for educational purposes | 71 (65.7%) |
Legal issues regarding keeping records of consultation media (audio, video, or text) | 77 (71.3%) |
Risk of defamation or blackmailing | 78 (72.2%) |
Maintaining doctor-patient relationship during consultation | 83 (76.9%) |
Seeking consultation beyond work hours which may interfere with doctor’s privacy and life | 85 (78.7%) |
Risk of malpractice | 86 (79.6%) |
Privacy and confidentiality of patient’s information | 92 (85.2%) |
Barriers | |
Lack of administrative support | 57(53.7%) |
Secure transaction of consultation fees | 57 (52.8%) |
Insurance reimbursement concerns | 61(57.4%) |
Legal concerns | 66 (62%) |
Patients lack access to technology | 72 (66.7%) |
Lack of clear regulations or laws | 83 (76.9%) |
Patient lack of technological skills | 91(84.3%) |