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All case studies relating to GPs
GP and Consultant case study: Paediatrics
Dr O'Flanagan and Dr Neuling share the benefits of the new Paediatric 2WW pathway in UHCW, available via Consultant Connect.
GP Case Study: Cardiology
In October 2021, Telephone Advice & Guidance via Consultant Connect was launched in NHS West Essex CCG. Since the launch, over 60% of GP surgeries and more than 90 GPs have used the service.
GP case study: Cardiology
A GP in Northampton provides an example of how she contacted a Cardiology consultant through Consultant Connect Enhanced Advice & Guidance and was, therefore, able to provide her patient with rapid specialist advice.
GP case study: Gynaecology
A GP in Lanarkshire provides an example of how she contacted a Gynaecology consultant through Prof-to-Prof Advice & Guidance and was therefore able to provide her patient with rapid specialist advice.
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.
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