Summary of the referral source and patient demographic characteristics for eConsult and faxed referrals
| Characteristic | Faxed referrals, no. (%)* n = 300 | eConsults, no. (%)* n = 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Referral source | ||
| Primary care provider | 201 (67.0) | 276 (92.0) |
| Nurse practitioner | 0 (0.0) | 24 (8.0) |
| Specialist | 97 (32.3) | 0 (0.0) |
| Other | 2 (0.7) | 0 (0.0) |
| Patient demographic characteristics | ||
| Female | 233 (77.7) | 206 (68.7) |
| Male | 67 (22.3) | 94 (31.3) |
| Age, mean ± SD, yr | 54.9 ± 17.0 | 55.8 ± 19.4 |
Note: SD = standard deviation.
↵* Unless stated otherwise.