Table 3.
Dentists’ concerns about data security and patients’ consent.
| VC (%) | LC (%) | NA (%) | NP (%) | NC (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaining patient consent for teleconsultation | 44 (6.7) | 183 (28.1) | 234 (35.9) | 172 (26.4) | 19 (2.9) |
| Confidentiality when data are sent online | 126 (19.3) | 317 (48.6) | 133 (20.4) | 71 (10.9) | 5 (0.8) |
| Potential for digital forgery | 107 (16.4) | 377 (57.8) | 110 (16.9) | 54 (8,3) | 4 (0,6) |
| Incompatible hardware and software | 86 (13.2) | 382 (58.6) | 114 (17.5) | 65 (10) | 5 (0.8) |
| Reliability of teledental equipment | 66 (10.1) | 337 (51.7) | 168 (25.8) | 75 (11.5) | 6 (0.9) |
VC, very concerned; LC, little concerned; NA, not feeling either way; NP, not particularly concerned; NC, not concerned at all.