A study from the University of Gothenburg found that digital healthcare consultations are not sufficient for assessing tonsillitis, increasing the risk of over- or undertreatment. Tonsillitis often leads to antibiotic prescriptions, and doctors use Centor Criteria for diagnosis, including fever and swollen lymph nodes. The study compared digital and physical assessments of 189 patients and found that digital consultations were not reliable in assessing important criteria like tonsil inspection. The researchers emphasize the importance of physical examinations for accurate diagnosis and treatment. The study highlights concerns about the growing use of digital healthcare consultations for determining serious conditions like tonsillitis.
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Digital consultations not reliable for tonsillitis assessment
