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Which of the following do you think are the biggest benefits of a digital health service given the current situation?

Characteristic	Share of responses
Reduces risk of passing on infections to other patients	50%
Reduces risk of catching infections	49%
Reduces risk of passing on infections to healthcare staff	48%
If people are unwell, it helps them to still be able to see a doctor	45%
It offers reassurance for people who might need to self-isolate	42%
It’s more accessible to speak with a doctor if people live in more remote locations	40%
It reduces the burden on medical professionals / hospitals	38%
It helps me get an appointment more quickly / saves me waiting	33%
It reduces healthcare costs	29%
It speeds up diagnosis	24%
Other	1%

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Release date

March 2020

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Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

March 5 to March 12, 2020

Number of respondents

2,229 respondents

Age group

16-64 years

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Multiple responses possible.

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A survey carried out in the United Kingdom (UK) in March 2020, found that 50 percent of respondents believe one of the biggest benefits of digital health services during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is the reduced risk of passing on infections to other patients, while a further 49 percent think that reduced risk of catching infections is the main benefit. Furthermore 48 percent believe a benefit of digital health would be the reduced risk of passing infection to health professionals.

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