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SurgeryPod system aims to streamline a GP’s day-to-day operations |
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Telehealth Solutions
: 24 March, 2010 |
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Executive Chairman of Telehealth Solutions Jeremy Cummin is urging health professionals to make 21st century technology work for them, saving valuable time and resources through improved efficiency. |
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Telehealth Solutions’ SurgeryPod system can streamline the day-to-day operations of a GP surgery. Patients answer a series of health-based questions on the Pod and the results are sent directly to the GP' computer ahead of the personal consultation.
That means those who have embraced the technology say they have more time to focus on treatment rather than diagnosis, saving time and money without compromising patient care.
The SurgeryPod, which has already won the support of health professionals across the UK, has in many cases paid for itself within a month of installation.
Jeremy said: "Our aim is to boost patient care through the intelligent use of Telehealth technology, which ultimately saves time and money across the board. Today' GP practices are backed into a corner as far as finances are concerned and every penny is a prisoner, which is why it is vital to examine ways in which they can recoup money without compromising patient care. This is where we come in, particularly with the SurgeryPod, which takes a lot of pressure off doctors and allows them to get down to the very real business of treating patients."
Two of the medical practices in England that have had the SurgeryPod installed are already reaping the benefits and believe it was a very wise investment.
Rachel Stark is the Practice Manager at East Quay Medical Centre in Somerset and was very pleased with the way the Pod had changed life in the surgery.
Stark explained: "The SurgeryPod provides a very patient-friendly way of undertaking simple health monitoring and collecting health and lifestyle information." It has been welcomed by patients, staff and GPs, all of whom recognise the many benefits it brings. It is clearly a cost-effective solution as, promoted effectively and located well and is an excellent way of collating data required by many QOF targets and enhanced services."
GP Mike Ingram is a Senior Partner at Red House Surgery in Radlett and he has found the SurgeryPod was particularly useful for measuring blood pressure objectively before making a decision as to whether to treat or not.
Ingram added: "It is also good for monitoring people with chronic stable hypertension who need little intervention; allowing those who want basic cardiovascular screening to administer it personally and using self administered questionnaires to measure and monitor anxiety and depression". |
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