Slow processes and long delays
GPs want to reduce appointment waiting times, while maintaining high levels of service. However, GPs tend to spend more time dealing with outdated processes, meaning there is less time to do what they do best.
Many GPs spend time using outdated processes that do not provide the efficiency they need. This reduces the time they can spend treating patients and providing the best care to their service users, impacting their ability to hit performance based targets and maintain a good CQC (Care Quality Commission) rating.
GPs want to reduce appointment waiting times, while maintaining high levels of service. However, GPs tend to spend more time dealing with outdated processes, meaning there is less time to do what they do best.
Paper processes and legacy systems mean GPs don’t always have the most up-to-date information available to them, impacting the ability to deliver the most appropriate levels of care.
Some of the current processes that GPs have in place make it increasingly difficult to track and monitor all aspects of a service.
Performance of the NHS is now monitored more than ever. Targets are scrutinised – and failure to deliver can result in a loss of funding. Services need to perform, but with less funding support available, this is increasingly challenging.
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