Modern diagnostics
Modern diagnostics used during COVID-19 demonstrate the wider potential for ‘point of care’ diagnostics. Ultrarapid test kits and point-of-care tests are a major focus of development in order to speed up the response time for treatment.
Improving when and where healthcare is delivered
Modern facilities that enable care to be delivered more efficiently.
Virtual consultations
Virtual consultations to see a specialist are effective for many and reduce our carbon footprint. Last year they saved patients thousands of miles of journeys.
They do not work for everyone – there will still be a place for in-person consultations.
Our focus groups highlighted the importance of making services accessible for all, particularly those living in remote and rural locations. Making wider use of existing facilities in communities is one way to help with this.
