title: Telemedicine. Straight to video.
abstract: Videoconference sessions involving patient, GP and hospital consultant have speeded up assessment and reduced the need for referrals. The health centre claims there is potential for a 75 per cent cut in outpatient clinic appointments. The system currently covers cardiology and peripheral vascular disease in one GP practice but research is planned on extending it across the primary care trust.
authors.forename: Ann
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: McGauran
mesh_terms: D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D005194:Family Practice / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D017216:Telemedicine; D006113:United Kingdom