P0322OUR EXPERIENCE IN ELECTRONIC CONSULTATION FOR REDUCING WAITING LIST AND OPTIMIZING NEPHROLOGY HEALTHCARE

Abstract Background and Aims Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is recognized as a health problem in the general population; as a result, there is a growing demand for specialist services. This is especially relevant in the Spanish health system which covers the entire population free of charge. We describe our experience with new e-consultation software that allows specialists to provide clinical recommendations to primary care providers about non-subsidiary patients referred to our Nephrology Department. This system respects current protocols and is based on patient chart review without face-to-face visits, thus avoiding unnecessary time wastage in the healthcare system. Method Our Nephrology d…