Table 3.

Consult Outcomes by Specialty

DermatologyPulmonologyUrology
Total eConsults1,305537663
Refer in-person (No recs.)68%66%61%
Refer in-person (with recs.)16%24%34%
No referral necessary13%6%5%
Specialty change1%3%0%
Consult canceled/Expired2%1%0%
Specialist advice/Recs for PCP27%25%37%
Treatment recs95%43%67%
Testing recs22%85%79%
  • Note: Recommendations, provided to primary care physician (PCP) by the specialist; Testing and Treatment Recs. Are subcategory of Specialists advice/recs.Testing Advice: Includes lab tests, imaging tests, biopsy, or any diagnostic tool recommended by the specialist; Treatment Advice: Encompasses medications, lifestyle modifications, supplements, and other recommendations aimed at improving the patient's symptoms.