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Timings from a sample of consultations
| Mean (SD) minutes | Range (minutes) | 95% confidence interval | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint teleconsultation | |||
| Duration of consultation (n=31) | 10.5 (5.1) | 3-22 | 8.6 to 12.4 |
| Total time: general practitioner (n=14) | 26.0 (10.1) | 9-45 | 20.2 to 31.8 |
| Total time: consultant (n=22) | 19.9 (8.3) | 8-37 | 16.2 to 23.6 |
| Conventional outpatient appointment | |||
| Duration of consultation (n=35) | 9.3 (5.2) | 3-25 | 7.5 to 11.0 |
| Total time: consultant (n=35) | 11.8 (6.2) | 5-27 | 9.7 to 13.9 |
