Time saving:
Within a month, we were generating free doctor sessions.
It's given me a new lease of life.
Dr Kam Singh, Leicester, changed July 2011
Risk reducing:
Because we have eliminated the barrier to appointments, and have total control of which patients we bring in, we know we are seeing quickest those that need us most.
Dr Phil Dommett, Falmouth, changed March 2003
Continuity building:
Your patients do not phone an anonymous helpline, with no knowledge of their history. They speak with you directly. Some practices use a personal list system, some a combined list, both work equally well. Poster on higher continuity
Evidence
80% drop in waiting days to see GP - mostly same day
80% drop in DNAs. Yet dealing with more demand.
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