Enhanced Access E-Consultations Presented by Ros Whitehead, Practice Engagement Lead
Primary Care Consultations The use of technology to support GP appointments is growing in popularity: Video Consultations e-Consultations 2 way SMS messaging
Aims Focus will be on E-consultations What is an E-consultation? How does it work? Highlight potential benefits
What is an E-Consultation? It is a patient communicating with their GP online Condition-based questionnaires Via a mobile app or online portal Replies are not instant but are expected by a certain time frame
How it works? Patients make practice website first point of contact Range of options open to the patient Find out about symptoms, conditions, treatments Request call back from 111 clinician Send details of problem/query to GP GP will receive information as a task Deal with online, make face-to-face appointment, call patient for further details or prescribe
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Potential Benefits Reduce unnecessary appointments Patients receive the right care Better health outcomes Improved efficiency Free up GP Time Reduce A&E admissions