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GP collective action – What’s the reality for practices?

Practice Index

In our small survey, the next most-popular action was halting the rationing of referrals, investigations and admissions, and pausing the sign-up to new data-sharing agreements or local system data-sharing platforms. However, this may change as nearly half indicated they were considering this as an option to ramp up action.

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Can data help in aligning capacity with demand in general practice?

Practice Index

“As managers, we can allocate more resources at peak times, such as Mondays, to handle the surge in demand, ensuring that patient care remains timely and efficient… and back it up when a GP Partner doesn’t want to work with data!” Similarly, analysing the types of appointments can help in optimising slot lengths.

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Medical Professionals: Connecting with Patients on Digital Platforms

We Care Online

For example, a patient with diabetes can have virtual check-ups to monitor blood sugar levels, review medication adjustments, and discuss lifestyle changes without needing to travel. Simple design elements like intuitive navigation and easy login processes can significantly improve patient satisfaction and engagement.

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Care Coordination: The Key to Improving Patient Outcomes

Relias

By coordinating care across providers and settings, care coordination can help reduce duplication, fragmentation, errors, and gaps in care, as well as improve patient satisfaction, engagement, and empowerment. Improved patient satisfaction : Improve patient satisfaction by enhancing patient engagement, empowerment, and education.

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Managing Time Wisely: How to Reduce Patient Wait Times

Northwest Career College

It impacts patient satisfaction and a healthcare team’s productivity as a whole. Poor scheduling often leads to extended wait times for patients, causing frustration. Use triage systems to grade the appointments according to their urgency. Train staff on identifying those cases that require immediate attention.