A patient pod is helping GP practices across the region to save time and improve patient care.
The self-service pod, located in practice reception areas, allows patients to record health readings like blood pressure, weight, and pulse ahead of appointments. This approach has already reduced appointment times and freed up capacity for staff, while supporting patients to take a more active role in their health.
Following its success, more practices are now exploring the use of patient pods.
Read more via the Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria (HI NENC) website.
