NHS England published a QIPP Case Study on our Phone Advice & Guidance project in North East Essex. The study identifies £275k annual savings for elective care through avoided referrals. It also identifies annual savings of £250 – 400k for urgent care through reduced admissions.
You can read the case study below or click here to view and download a PDF version of this case study.
A GP in South Warwickshire describes how she uses the free Consultant Connect App to take IG secure photos of ECGs for Advice & Guidance.
A GP in South Warwickshire CCG avoids acute admission for a cancer patient by using Phone A&G from her local trust, South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.
Dr Robert Weaver describes his experience of using Telephone Advice & Guidance on the Consultant Connect App to rapidly speak to consultants.
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