General Healthcare Consultation Services | Health Assessment

General healthcare consultation involves a comprehensive assessment of overall health and medical history to provide appropriate medical advice and care.

General Healthcare Consultation FAQ

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Should a patient know what a consultation is about?

Postgrad Med J 2017;93:58. The patient should know what the consultation is to be about. In my outpatient (office) consultations, about half of the new patients do not even know that they have been referred by their general practitioner. None of the others have been given a copy of the referral letter.

How do I start a consultation with a patient?

As with face-to-face consultations, if the patient can see their regular doctor or the doctor they last saw, this may save time and reduce clinical risk. 55 If you are meeting the patient for the first time, begin by introducing yourself and where you are calling from, such as your clinic or home.

How can a patient consultation process be facilitated?

Discussions could also be facilitated through social media channels, like Twitter, Facebook or an online patient forum. This kind of approach may be particularly useful for topics in which consultation with patient organisations might be limited and so a range of patient or public views is needed.

Can online consultations revolutionise general practice?

We have an opportunity to revolutionise General Practice. Online consultations implemented inclusively, as part of a comprehensive primary care service, can enhance the experience of care for patients and support general practice in managing time and workloads, improving both access and sustainability. The pressures on general practice are immense.