Table 2.

Estimated timings for eConsult related tasks.

Administration Activity	Expected Time (Min)
Book normal GP appointment	3
Receive eConsult	3
Close off (including contacting patient)	3
Close off (no patient contact)	1.5
GP Activity
Face-to-Face appointment	10
Telephone GP appointment	5
Process an eConsult with minimal use of patient notes	2.5
Process an eConsult with detailed use of patient notes	5
Generate a sick note (e.g., extension to sick leave)	4
Generate a prescription	Note check + 1
Other: e.g., generate another appointment, bloods, nurse.	Note check + 0.5
Change of details	0.5