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In group: Video consultations: how to set them up well, fast?

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  • Maimie Thompson posted an update in the group Video consultations: how to set them up well, fast? 2 years, 2 months ago

    A couple of updates
    This work in Wales where they have set up a community hub – similar to work being progressed in Scotland http://www.powyswellbeing.wales/general-6
    And they also have introduced a new role

    Brecon and Radnor Reporter (North Powys Wales), 25th January
    A new service designed to help people attend online video healthcare appointments is now up and running in Powys. Two Digital Facilitators have been appointed to provide advice and support to people attending online video appointments for Pain and Fatigue Management. “Within the services which we are supporting, we’ve seen the percentage of missed appointments reduce from some 20% down to around 3%.”
    New service to help people with online healthcare appointments | Brecon & Radnor Express (brecon-radnor.co.uk)

    And from Scotland work on use of Video in dentistry might be of interest.
    British Dental Journal, 10th December 2021
    A collaborative and iterative approach with NHS Tayside and other key stakeholders has resulted in a safe, online, clinical protocol that trainees, trainers, and patients can have confidence in. The purpose of the article is to share our experience and to open a dialogue to work synergistically with other institutions to contribute towards a UK-wide remote training strategy.
    Remote access to clinics builds back better | British Dental Journal