Patients (n)

50

Male Gender (%)

35 (70%)

Age-years (av ± sd)

52.8 ± 14

(min-max)

(18 - 84)

Level of Schooling

None

5 (10%)

Elementary school

16 (32%)

High school

24 (48%)

University degree

5 (10%)

Number of diagnoses performed by video and in-person

Diagnosis rate

Video consultation

In-person

1) Diagnoses/patient

38

37

2) Diagnoses/patient

12

12

3) Diagnoses/patient

0

3

Total (diagnoses/group)

62

64

Diagnosis match rates

Complete match

39 (78%)

Partial match

7 (14%)

No match

4 (8%)

Comparison of medical decisions taken during video and in-person consultations

Video consultation

In-person

p-value

Guidance on behavior, hygiene or diet n (%)

22 (44%)

41 (82%)

0.00008

Complementary tests requested n (%)

16 (32%)

35 (70%)

0.0001

Prescription of medication n (%)

10 (20%)

15 (30%)

0.24