Table 2.
Question Types Asked Through eConsultation Platform: All Categories Represented
| Clinical Question | Percent of Total (%) | n (=224) |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosis-interpretation of a laboratory test | 18.3 | 41 |
| Management-general management question | 16.5 | 37 |
| Drug Treatment-indications/goals of treating a particular condition | 16.5 | 37 |
| Diagnosis-what test to choose | 13.8 | 31 |
| Drug Treatment- drug of choice | 8.9 | 20 |
| Drug Treatment-how to prescribe a particular drug | 8.5 | 19 |
| Management-should I refer | 5.4 | 12 |
| Drug Treatment-adverse effects of drugs | 4.0 | 9 |
| Diagnosis-interpretation of clinical finding | 3.6 | 8 |
| Diagnosis-interpretation of an image report | 1.3 | 3 |
| Drug Treatment–other | 0.9 | 2 |
| Epidemiology-etiology/risk factors | 0.9 | 2 |
| Drug Treatment-interactions between drugs | 0.4 | 1 |
| Procedure-preparation | 0.4 | 1 |
| More than one question (unclassifiable) | 0.4 | 1 |