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editorial
. 2020 Sep 2;108(2):416–420. doi: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2020.06.047

Table 2.

Radiation oncology attending (n = 12) and resident (n = 13) ratings of telemedicine

General rating of telemedicine for clinical duties, no. (%)
Disagree strongly Disagree moderately Disagree slightly Agree slightly Agree moderately Agree strongly
Telemedicine is a satisfactory way to deliver patient care
 Attendings 0 (0) 1 (8.3) 2 (16.7) 3 (25) 6 (50) 0 (0)
 Residents 0 (0) 1 (7.7) 2 (15.4) 5 (38.5) 6 (46.2) 4 (30.8)
Seeing patients via telemedicine allows me to accomplish more with my day
 Attendings 0 (0) 1 (8.3) 1 (8.3) 4 (33.3) 5 (41.7) 1 (8.3)
 Residents 0 (0) 0 (0) 1 (7.7) 0 (0) 3 (23.1) 8 (61.5)
A telemedicine visit provides enough time to address my patient’s needs
 Attendings 1 (8.3) 0 (0) 1 (8.3) 2 (16.7) 5 (41.7) 6 (50)
 Residents 0 (0) 0 (0) 1 (7.7) 0 (0) 3 (23.1) 8 (61.5)
Examination via telemedicine is sufficient to deliver appropriate care
 Attendings 2 (16.7) 3 (25) 4 (33.3) 2 (16.7) 1 (8.3) 0 (0)
 Residents 0 (0) 2 (15.4) 2 (15.4) 1 (7.7) 6 (46.2) 2 (15.4)