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...

@Jaycemelody

@SonaliKinra

@thehealth1tech

@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…

Babylon / GP at Hand, LIVI, QDoctor, Push doctor,