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. 2021 Jul 14;11(4):367–374. doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1731820

Table 3. Best features of specific telehealth platforms.

Feature Number of surgeons reporting
Ease of use (e.g., accessible on mobile devices, “simple” and “familiar”). 46
Social distancing and no need for travel 23
Integration with EMR 19
Safety and privacy (e.g., HIPAA compliance, secured connection, anonymous caller ID, “reliable”). 18
File and screen sharing 12
No need to download application 8
“Waiting room” feature 7
Quality of video 4
Free 4
Scheduling ease 3

Abbreviation: EMR, electronic medical records.