Table 1.

Requirements of telehealth clinics.

Platform	Technology requirements	Opportunities	Limitations
Patient initiated texting	High Tech infrastructure	Handling clear issues	Needs staffing Potential lack of context
Phone calls	Minimum	Universally accessible Cost- effective Easy and quick	No physical exam
Video-Conference	Moderate. Requires WiFi connection, a smart device with good camera and a microphone	Allows visible inspection Allows for non-verbal cues	Could be time consuming and costly
Tele-health softwares	Complex	Confidential Allows visual inspection	Time and high Tech required, Cost
Video-Visit (e.g. for in patients during COVID-19)	Complex Requires Wi-Fi connection, a smart device with good camera and a microphone	Allows visual and verbal consultation	May need digital peripherals, e.g stethoscope. Needs infection control re: devices used