"The service, which was first announced in September, will allow patients to have assessments, check-ups and follow-up appointments online and will have its own dedicated team of doctors. The aim is to carry out 8.5 million appointments in the first three years four times more than the average NHS trust. But experts have questioned how it will be staff and paid for."
"Patients will have the option of using NHS Online when a GP makes a referral for specialist care. Instead of having a physical site, patients will be able to receive care from doctors around the country, directly through the NHS App. Tests, scans or procedures that are needed will take place at healthcare sites close to patients' homes, while doctors review and assess their notes remotely."
NHS England will launch an online hospital through the NHS App in 2027 to deliver remote assessments, check-ups and follow-up appointments for nine initial conditions, including menopause, prostate issues and eye diseases. The service will have a dedicated team of doctors and aims to carry out 8.5 million appointments in the first three years, about four times the activity of an average NHS trust. Patients can choose face-to-face care or opt into NHS Online after a GP referral. Tests, scans and procedures will take place at local healthcare sites while clinicians review notes remotely. The service aims to speed access and reduce waiting lists, but experts have raised concerns about staffing and funding.
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