Self-referral: can we reimagine gatekeeping in health care by enabling self-directed care?

Explore the potential benefits of self-referral, its effects on health inequalities and the factors which enable self-referral. Our expert panel includes RCP outpatients clinical lead Theresa Barnes, RCP digital lead Anne Kinderlerer and head of patient partnership at the Patients Association Sarah Tilsed.

Theresa Barnes

RCP clinical lead for outpatients

Anne Kinderlerer

RCP digital lead

Sarah Tilsed

Head of patient partnership, the Patients Association

Published

27 June 2024

Theme

Leading change

About

This live webinar was originally recorded on Tuesday 19 June, 1-2pm.

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