Table 5.
Type of actions taken during/after the video consultation (N=7647) | Count, n | % |
Comprehensive advice and guidance | 1646 | 47 |
Planning a new video consultation or text-based e-consultation | 1197 | 34 |
Prolongation of sick leave certificate | 791 | 23 |
Planning of face-to-face consultation some time ahead | 486 | 14 |
Prescription of new medication | 429 | 12 |
Referral to laboratory testing | 425 | 12 |
Renewal of established medication | 408 | 12 |
Referral to other medical specialists (nonacute) | 395 | 11 |
New sick leave certificate | 391 | 11 |
No new appointment made; contact doctor if needed | 390 | 11 |
Planning of face-to-face consultation in near future | 388 | 11 |
Various other actions | 268 | 8 |
Prescription of antibiotics | 145 | 4 |
Referral to medical imaging | 119 | 3 |
Prescription of sedatives or hypnotics (addictive drugs) | 90 | 3 |
Hospitalization or acute referral | 79 | 2 |
aIn total, 8 evaluated video consultations did not have a registered action.