Digital Health January 29, 2024
Telemedicine provider Consultant Connect has helped more than 400,000 patients avoid unnecessary trips to hospital in 2023.
Its technology provides NHS clinicians with expert advice and guidance from consultants, ensuring patients receive the appropriate care and are only referred to hospital when absolutely necessary which in turns reduces wait times for everyone.
Last year, healthcare staff placed 400,000 calls and sent one million photos through Consultant Connect. The service allows clinicians to contact specialist consultants across a range of departments, streamlining communication in the NHS and saving time.
Jonathan Patrick, CEO at Consultant Connect, said: “Long waiting times caused by unnecessary hospital visits are a huge drain on the NHS. Our technology has gone a long way in the battle...