Virtual fracture clinic takes centre stage at national conference
An award winning virtual fracture clinic allowing patients to avoid unnecessary trips to the hospital and saving the NHS over £1,000,000, was the subject of a national conference, hosted by Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust.
The event provided delegates the opportunity to hear how digital technology has transformed the lives of patients, with over half (56%) avoiding a return to hospital. Those that do need to return are now certain of having the right care, at the right time with the right specialist.
The cost of a virtual referral is also half that of a traditional appointment and has delivered the NHS major cost savings allowing consultants to better target treatment. The project won the NHS innovation and AHA awards 2016.
Speakers from the NHS and industry provided delegates with insight on how to progress their own digital transformation journeys and how they could build on Brighton’s ground-work and success without reinventing the wheel. Microsoft and HCL showcased the latest technology.
Watch this video for an overview of the day:
Watch the interview below:
Presentational videos and slides available below:
Session 1: Virtual Fracture Clinic - journey from A&E attendance to rehabilitation
Lucy Cassidy, advanced physiotherapist, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust
Paul Ransom, A&E consultant, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust
Kit Brogan, orthopaedic registrar, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust
Session 2: Diverse use of virtual methodology to support the NHS 5 year forward & STP's
Dr Keith Grimes, medical digital health and innovation expert
Andrew Symes, urology consultant, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust
Lucy Cassidy, advanced practice physiotherapist, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust
Presentation slides - session two
Session 3: Central standpoint from professional bodies, legal and commissioning
Shelagh Morris, deputy chief allied health professions
Julia Tracy, senior solicitor, Hempsons
James Gibbs, orthopaedic consultant, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust
Presentation slides - session three
Session 4: Using technology to support wide-spread adoption
James Gibbs, orthopeadic consultant, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust
Sophie Richardson, technical sales manager, Microsoft
Felicity Auld, senior physiotherapist, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust
Marco Amoedo, solutions director, HCL
Presentation slides - session four
Session 5: Methods and evidence of adoption
Carol Aries, head of strategic partnerships, 3M
Sian Sokota, advanced practice physiotherapist, Western Sussex Hospitals Trust
Lucy Cassidy, advanced practice physiotherapist, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust
Presentation slides - session five
Read more about the virtual fracture clinic in this UKAuthority article.
