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All case studies relating to GPs
GP case study: Cardiology and Gastroenterology
A GP in Lanarkshire describes how he uses Prof-to-prof Advice & Guidance to receive rapid advice from secondary care, resulting in faster and appropriate care for the patients.
GP case study: Gynaecology
GP uses Telephone Advice & Guidance to get timely advice for antenatal patient on updated guidance from specialist to start new medication
GP case study: Neurology Case Study
The GP used Telephone Advice & Guidance to speak to a Neurologist for immediate advice and to discuss a pain management plan.
Patient case study: Dermatology
We recently spoke to a patient whose GP has access to Telephone and Photo Messaging Advice & Guidance via Consultant Connect. We asked the patient to share with us their experience of when their GP used Consultant Connect to improve their care.
5 minutes with a GP and Assistant Medical Director
A year after Consultant Connect Advice & Guidance was made available in her area, Dr Davies talks to us about what she thinks of the service…
GP case study: COVID Vaccine – Advice Line Case Study
The GP used the Consultant Connect App to contact a local immunologist from the local hospital and was able to feedback the reply to the patient the same day.
GP case study: Colorectal Radiology – Advice
Dr Choudhury enjoys using the Consultant Connect App to get rapid specialist advice, as well as for referrals and to contact hospital switchboards.
5 minutes with a GP
Six months after Consultant Connect Telephone Advice & Guidance was made available to her practice, Dr Choudhury shares how she is using the Consultant Connect App to improve patient care and save herself time.
GP case study: Dermatology
Dr Goyal regularly uses Photo Advice & Guidance. She recently helped a patient in NHS Birmingham and Solihull CCG, who has severe hand dermatitis.
GP case study: Endocrinology
Dr Goyal regularly uses Telephone Advice & Guidance. She recently helped a patient in NHS Birmingham and Solihull CCG, who was worried about a neck lump.
5 minutes with a GP in Somerset
The Consultant Connect Telephone Advice & Guidance service was made available to his practice in November 2016. Dr Craig talks to us about what he thinks of the service and how using the Consultant Connect App has improved patient care.
GP case study: ENT
Dr Tabitha Smith regularly uses Telephone Advice & Guidance. She recently helped a patient at Milborne Port Surgery in NHS Somerset CCG, who was experiencing BBPV symptoms.
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