Consultant Connect’s innovative telemedicine technology has successfully helped over 400,000 patients avoid unnecessary trips to the hospital in 2023. By providing NHS clinicians with expert advice and guidance from consultants, the service ensures that patients receive the appropriate care and are only referred to the hospital when absolutely necessary, ultimately reducing wait times for everyone.
Healthcare staff utilized Consultant Connect to place 400,000 calls and send over one million photos last year, streamlining communication with specialist consultants across various departments. This has significantly improved patient outcomes and reduced the burden on the NHS.
CEO Jonathan Patrick emphasized the positive impact of Consultant Connect, highlighting that the service has saved money, freed up clinicians’ time, and contributed to clearing waiting lists across the country. The technology has recorded a 51% success rate in avoiding unnecessary hospital visits for calls to elective and acute care specialties.
Additionally, Consultant Connect’s PhotoSAF technology, specifically in the field of dermatology, has become the UK’s most widely used teledermatology platform. The service has been lauded by healthcare professionals like Dr. Emamoke Ubogu, who praised its effectiveness in providing timely and accurate assistance in patient care.
Furthermore, the technology has expanded to enable paramedics to connect with specialist consultants in Same Day Emergency Care units, leading to quick and effective treatment for patients in need. Consultant Connect continues to make a significant impact in revolutionizing healthcare delivery within the NHS.
