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The Value of eConsults: 4 Uses for Primary Care Providers
Telemedicine William Gonzalez, MD Telemedicine William Gonzalez, MD

The Value of eConsults: 4 Uses for Primary Care Providers

An eConsult is a form of asynchronous telehealth that enables primary care providers to consult with specialists remotely. The uses of eConsults in the primary care setting include provider telementoring, identifying whether the patient's needs can be met in the primary care setting, improving preparedness before a specialist visit, and/or increasing the ability to provide medical care aligned with the urgency of the patient's need.

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