Table 3 Patient factors determining suitability for virtual clinics
From: Teleophthalmology and retina: a review of current tools, pathways and services
Factors | Clinic type | |
|---|---|---|
Virtual | Face-to-face | |
Risk of infectious disease (e.g. COVID-19) | High | Low |
Digital proficiency | High | Low |
Clinical urgency | Low | High |
Risk of delaying clinical procedure / surgery | Low | High |
Vulnerability | Low | High |
Communication difficulties (e.g. dementia) | No | Yes |