Otorhinolaryngologist perceptions: why brazilian otorhinolaryngologits resist to telehealth?
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Objective: This manuscript aims to verify the perception of otorhinolaryngologists regarding teleconsultation, which was only approved by BFCOM in the face of the public calamity situation experienced in Brazil due to the Coronavirus disease outbreak. Methods: For this purpose, 100 otorhinolaryngologists were invited to fill out a questionnaire on previous knowledge regarding the use of telemedicine and their perception of medical practice in relation to teleconsultation, ethics, service quality and compensation. After filling in, the data was plotted in tables for descriptive analysis of the answers on the topic. Results: Sample is composed by 51% female and 47% male, 40.9 median age. Regarding telemedicine use, since teleconsultation is not fully regulated by BFCOM, which impairs on physician usage. Physicians usually point out ethical matters, reduced service quality and tele-diagnosis unreliability as limiting factors, explaining willingness to face-fo-face consultation. Conclusion: Thus, this study indicates physicians’ perceptions on telemedicine applications in Brazil, focusing on limiting factor.
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