Objective A remote telemedical otology referral and advice service was introduced to interested general practices. General practitioners (GPs) were given a new device, “endoscope‐i” that combines an optimized smartphone high definition video app with an otoendoscope. They were specifically trained to examine and capture images of patients' eardrums, which were sent electronically with a summary of clinical information and an in‐app hearing testing (if required), for specialist advice to two ear, nose, and throat (ENT) consultants. We describe the findings from an evaluation of the first 6?months of this service to establish the feasibility and acceptability of an otology telemedical referral and advice service.
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