New NHS online hospital to focus on eyes, menopause and prostates
Summary
The NHS in England plans to launch an online hospital service next year, focusing on nine health conditions like menopause, prostate issues, and eye conditions. This service will allow patients to have online appointments and follow-ups through the NHS app. The aim is to make healthcare access faster and reduce the waiting lists for in-person visits.Key Facts
- The NHS online hospital will focus on nine conditions, including menopause, prostate issues, and eye conditions.
- The service will start next year and aims to complete 8.5 million appointments in the first three years.
- Patients can choose online or face-to-face appointments; they are not forced to use the digital option.
- The service will run through the NHS app and connect patients with doctors nationwide.
- Routine tests and procedures will still happen at local healthcare sites, but doctor consultations will be online.
- The new service aims to speed up access to healthcare and ease the burden on physical hospitals.
- Questions remain about staffing and funding of this online service.
- Previous initiatives, like virtual follow-ups for inflammatory bowel disease, showed a reduction in waiting times.
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