Are video consultations the future of primary care?

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eGPLearning Podblast Video Consultations Nov 2018

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Welcome to those watching us on youtube...

We are trying something new we are recording a behind the scenes video as special content for our youtube followers.

Thanks for your feedback and retweets...

@NCGPANotts

@NottsLMC

@somedocs doctors on social media group - retweeted us- thanks

@annalise2406 - great feedback re the app and iplato

@orcha - app review organisation connected with NHS App Library - kindly retweeted us

@NikkiKF - acting Director of Primary care for NHS England

What have we been doing?

Andy - New sketch - Dr Damocles http://avoidingpuddles.com/2018/10/15/dr-damocles-looks-for-a-new-partner/
Gandhi - Pilgrimage - read more on blog post, eGP DRAMA, #TipThursday, RCGP Council Representative - First Meeting

Today main Topic is Video Consultations…

Remember listeners - we are not experts, these are just our opinions

Is there demand?

Venture capital and investors are putting money behind it so there is believe in the technology and concept from investors.
@UNHS_Cripps Have experimented with
@MattHancock (Health Secretary) is a GP at Hand patient and advocate of technology and is behind the concept.

But what problem are we solving?

Low capacity or convenience?
Probably more for patient convenience than increase capacity - but maybe if replaces home visits?...

What happens in a typical video consultation?

Gandhi describes his experience of working with Babylon Health @babylonhealth

Discussion of video consultation business models…