Table 5 Average costs per mode of follow-up care

From: Follow-up care by a genetic counsellor for relatives at risk for cardiomyopathies is cost-saving and well-appreciated: a randomised comparison

 

Genetic counsellor

Cardiologist

 

Costs (€)

Costs (€)

Protocol development and training

2.58

0

Invitation, booking, rescheduling appointment

3.14

2.39

Follow-up visit—preparation

1.38

3.86

Follow-up visit—actual visit and administration

10.38

28.96

Supervision, evaluation

8.92

0

Average costs per patient

26.39

35.21