Prescription for outpatients

Discover how healthcare leaders are reshaping outpatient care to be more personalised, proactive, and digitally driven. This video explores innovative ways to reduce unnecessary appointments, empower patients with remote monitoring, and improve teamwork across care settings. See how smart technologies like AI and shared digital records are easing clinician workloads and enhancing patient outcomes. Hear directly from experts about the future of healthcare, focused on better communication, flexible working, and data-powered solutions. Watch now to learn how these changes are transforming care for patients and providers alike.

Dr John Dean - Clinical Vice President at Royal College of Physicians. 

Sarah Tilsed - Head of Patient Partnership at the Patients Association and is passionate about driving change and promoting equality and inclusion. 

Dr Fiona McKevett - Consultant Neurologist in Sheffield and former National Clinical Director for Outpatients at NHS England.

Dr Theresa Barnes - Rheumatologist and Clinical Lead for Outpatients at the Royal College of Physicians.

Dr Adrian Hayter - GP Partner Runnymede Medical Practice, National Clinical Director for Older People and Personalised Care, NHS England.

Dr William (Bill) Taylor - Respiratory Physician in Dorset.

Published

18 May 2025

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Discover how healthcare leaders are reshaping outpatient care to be more personalised, proactive, and digitally driven. This video explores innovative ways to reduce unnecessary appointments, empower patients with remote monitoring, and improve teamwork across care settings. See how smart technologies like AI and shared digital records are easing clinician workloads and enhancing patient outcomes. Hear directly from experts about the future of healthcare, focused on better communication, flexible working, and data-powered solutions. Watch now to learn how these changes are transforming care for patients and providers alike.

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