Hospital appointments will continue to be provided for patients who need to see a healthcare professional in person, or if they don’t have a smartphone or would prefer an on-site appointment. The video consultation service, supported by Q doctor, an online video system, has been used by 75 GP practices and other Trusts across the country.
After only a few weeks into the three month pilot, the service received a good uptake and positive feedback from patients.
Dr Zeeshan Khawaja (Consultant Cardiologist, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust) who has been trialling the new service said: “This is a fantastic service for patients who have been d