Learning from practice
Bolton PCT Service redesign
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Bringing together consultant medical staff, podiatry, psychology, nursing and physiotherapy, Bolton PCT’s two tier musculoskeletal service provides speedy triage for people with conditions that have traditionally required referral for outpatient rheumatology or orthopaedic appointments. A large proportion are then treated by the multidisciplinary team without the need for hospital referral. The two tier service has significantly reduced waiting times.
Contacts Veronica Swinburne, communications manager 01204 907717 Source: Desk research for NHS Institute by Matrix research and consultancy Categories for this entry: Diagnostics Musculo-skeletal / Orthopaedic Care pathway redesign Service shifted to primary care Management of supply |
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