How do different types of scheduling match different specialty services?
There are two primary considerations for selecting a scheduling system: the acuity of the patient’s problem and optimization in the use of the specialist’s time. If the patient is suffering from a condition such as a stroke, severe traumatic injury or any other life-threatening condition, time is of the essence and any telemedicine consultation must be arranged on an ad hoc basis to provide prompt care for that patient. Most specialist consultations are not this urgent so there can be more flexibility in scheduling.
