Table 2

Negative aspects/barriers of remote consulting for patients

Negative aspectNumber of clinician respondents
Developing rapport with patients72%
Technological challenges91%
Challenges with history and neurological examination23%
Loss of control over consultations5%
Interpreting patient’s expectations/satisfaction2%
Duplication of work (incorrect patient contact details/ unanswered/missed calls, arranging face-to-face consultation)28%