What is WMCC’s eConsult program?
West Michigan Cancer Center’s eConsult program is designed to help clinicians connect with gynecologic oncologists for assistance in decision-making or care coordination without requiring patients to travel for an in-person visit unless necessary.
Why eConsult?
Asynchronous Review
Correspond with a sub-specialist on your own schedule.
Upload Your Patient’s Case Information
Files are electronically added to the patient's case. No more mailing or faxing.
EASY ACCESS TO GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGIST
The complete patient case is presented to a gynecologic oncologist for review and recommendations are emailed back within 2 business days.
Secure Cloud Storage of Clinical Files
Records and the completed consult are always available to requesting clinicians.
Asynchronous Review
Correspond with a sub-specialist on your own schedule.
Upload Your Patient’s Case Information
Files are electronically added to the patient's case. No more mailing or faxing.
EASY ACCESS TO GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGIST
The complete patient case is presented to a gynecologic oncologist for review and recommendations are emailed back within 2 business days.
Secure Cloud Storage of Clinical Files
Records and the completed consult are always available to requesting clinicians.
How it Works
- Enter the Purview virtual platform: You will enter basic patient information, details about the patient’s diagnosis, existing or prior treatment, and specific questions you would like addressed, along with any other information you deem relevant.
- Upload Case Information: Now, you or a clinical member of your practice can upload images or scanned records as needed. Once information has been uploaded, you will receive a confirmation email. Technical support is available 24/7.
See contact information below.
- Submit Consult and Receive Recommendations: A WMCC gynecologic oncologist will review your questions and the patient’s information within 2 business days. Recommendations will be sent back to you as soon as they are complete. If you have additional questions, these can be sent to the gynecologic oncologist electronically, or can be addressed via live video chat if you prefer. Finally, you will be sent a short experience survey so we can continue to improve the consultation process.
Case Workflow
Start a consult through the online intake form.
Upload relevant medical records.
Medical records and questions are reviewed
Recommendations sent to you by email within 2 business days. We will assist in scheduling an in-person evaluation if needed.
FAQs
What kind of cases can I submit for review?
Any case on which it would be helpful to have the input of a gynecologic oncologist! Common questions involve review of imaging to assist with risk assessment for malignancy; questions regarding ongoing management of patients with cancer, including chemotherapy questions; and any case where a question may not require in-person evaluation.
What does asynchronous mean?
Asynchronous case review means that uploaded case information and questions will be stored and forwarded to a gynecologic oncologist for review. Recommendations will be returned to you by email within 2 business days.
Who will provide the review?
Cases will be reviewed by either Dr. David Shalowitz, MD, MSHP or Dr. Anna Hoekstra, MD, MPH, West Michigan Cancer Center’s board-certified gynecologic oncologists.
Is the shared patient information kept safe and confidential?
Yes. WMCC has partnered with Purview, a leader in remote consultation technology to promote our health equity focused mission.
Purview’s Expert View™ online platform enables you to securely share patient information with West Michigan Cancer Center (WMCC) for online review. Expert View complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and keeps all medical information protected and secure.
Who do I contact for technical support?
For 24/7 technical support and assistance with software issues, please contact the Purview team at: 1-800-501-1537 or by email at support@purview.net
Learn More / Contact us
For details about WMCC”s eConsult program including answers to frequently asked questions, visit our website at: https://www.wmcc.org/econsult/
You may also contact us directly at (269) 382-2500 or email Dr. David Shalowitz at dshalowitz@wmcc.org .
