Case Studies: GPs

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GP case study: Enhanced Advice & Guidance in Northamptonshire

GP case study: Enhanced Advice & Guidance in Northamptonshire

Enhanced Advice & Guidance has been available in Northamptonshire ICB since 2016, connecting clinicians to specialists for rapid advice via Telephone, Photo and Messaging. We spoke with Dr Barber, a GP in Rushden, to find out how this benefits her and her patients.

Suspected Head & Neck Cancer Messaging service

Suspected Head & Neck Cancer Messaging service

We caught up with the Lead Head & Neck and Thyroid Clinical Nurse Specialist who manages the line, and a GP to find out more about the Suspected Head & Neck Cancer messaging service in North Central London ICB.

GP case study: Mental Health advice in Greater Glasgow and Clyde

GP case study: Mental Health advice in Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Since June 2021, clinicians in Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board have had access to the Mental Health Assessment Unit (MHAU) line for emergency mental health advice. We spoke with Dr Ejike Peterside, a GP at Lennox Practice, to find out the benefits of this service for him and his patients.

Telephone Advice & Guidance in Salford

Telephone Advice & Guidance in Salford

We spoke with Dr Suzannah Carrier, a GP in Salford, to find out how the use of Consultant Connect’s Telephone Advice & Guidance (A&G) service has affected her ways of working.

Consultant Connect replaces bleep system for rheumatology at Salford Royal Hospital

Consultant Connect replaces bleep system for rheumatology at Salford Royal Hospital

In April 2022, the rheumatology department at Salford Royal implemented Consultant Connect Telephone Advice & Guidance as a replacement service for their bleep system.

5-year contract awarded following the success of the pilot Advice & Guidance project

5-year contract awarded following the success of the pilot Advice & Guidance project

Consultant Connect was launched in partnership with North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) as a one-year project to assist with Covid-19 pressures.

Telephone Advice & Guidance in Kent & Medway

Telephone Advice & Guidance in Kent & Medway

Primary Care clinicians share their experiences of how Telephone Advice & Guidance has helped improve their working methods.

Messaging Advice & Guidance in Kent & Medway

Messaging Advice & Guidance in Kent & Medway

Primary Care clinicians share their experiences of how Messaging Advice & Guidance has helped improve patient care.

GP case study: Haematology, Rheumatology and Endocrinology Advice & Guidance

GP case study: Haematology, Rheumatology and Endocrinology Advice & Guidance

We spoke with a GP about their experience of using Enhanced Advice & Guidance via Consultant Connect in Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB.

Area Case Study | NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICS

Area Case Study | NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICS

NHS Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes ICS was created in early 2020 when the previous individual CCGs merged into one. Since this development, their project in partnership with Consultant Connect has grown year on year. In this article, we look at the key milestones and usage stats since the project's launch.

GP and consultant case study: Paediatric 2WW Pathway

GP and consultant case study: Paediatric 2WW Pathway

Dr O'Flanagan and Dr Neuling share the benefits of the new Paediatric 2WW Pathway at the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire Foundation Trust, available via Consultant Connect.

Telephone Advice & Guidance in Hertfordshire and West Essex

Telephone Advice & Guidance in Hertfordshire and West Essex

We spoke with two GPs in Hertfordshire and West Essex to find out how Telephone Advice & Guidance provided by Consultant Connects helps them ensure the best patient care.

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