Since the outbreak of COVID a lot has changed in regard to healthcare and the way Doctors can provide consultation to patients. Prior to Covid, 90% of GP consultations were all done face to face however, since the pandemic 90% of consultations have moved online within a span of 2 months since the first outbreak. With the advent of video consultation and online consultation it has become easier for doctors to interact and consult patients from the comfort of their homes, care facilities and if patients are bed bound. Also, through online consultation, patients can fill out forms pertaining to their medical history and provide robust information for GP’s through the NHS app.
The NHS also, in their online consultation implementation toolkit, believe that online consultation as part of a comprehensive primary care service will improve the experience of patients and support general practice in managing workload, time and improving accessibility. The commitment NHS has for this service is visible in their long-term plan of 2023/24 for every patient in England to have access to digital primary care services.
The above image is from the online implementation toolkit released by NHS in 2020. It clearly outlines a long list of benefits patients and staff have witnessed from the adoption of technology. From reduced waiting times, high level of satisfaction, comprehensive symptoms enquiry to staff satisfaction, the benefits show the outstanding results online consultation brings for everyone.
We at GPS Health Online have a mission to ensure that all UK patients in need of any urgent consultation should have quick access to doctors. In line with the NHS long term plan, we wish to serve every patient through our website and enable accessibility and prioritise care.
Our newly built platform and upcoming IOS/Android apps have been designed to provide a host of benefits such as:
- Fast Track Access to GP and Specialists
- A Fully Digitised Healthcare platform to store your medical history and interactions with GPs
- 365 days service
- Confidentiality and data protection
- Prescription in 1 hour
We wish to make healthcare easily accessible to everyone and our team is dedicated to improving staff and patient experience. Welcome to GPS Health Online
Written by:
GPS Team
Sources:
https://www.gmjournal.co.uk/the-rapid-rise-of-digital-consultations-since-covid-19