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Patients with atopic dermatitis are to get early access to Sanofi’s dupilumab before it is given marketing authorisation in the UK. This is after some positive research results were received from testing. It will be available to adult patients who have severe atopic dermatitis that has not responded to, or are unable to use, other treatments.
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How to get fast access to GP appointments

Private GP appointments at BMI Healthcare enable fast access to diagnosis, quality facilities and a calm, dignified patient experience.

Despite the National Health Service (NHS) providing essential healthcare services free of charge at point of delivery, many people in the UK still opt to see private GPs for their everyday healthcare needs. Here are just some of the benefits of private GP service.

The benefits of private GP services and appointments are many. Appointments with private GPs are readily available, they offer speedy and easy access, enabling patients to get the diagnosis and advice they need and advancing progress to treatment when necessary.

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Immediacy, flexibility and choice

In July 2015, the UK’s GP patient survey found that more than 1 in 10 people could not get an appointment with a GP or nurse on the NHS. Of those who did get an appointment, 17% waited a week before they were able to see or speak to someone. If extrapolated to the population as a whole, this would equate to 14 million people failing to get, or having to wait a week for, a GP appointment.(1)

With recent cuts to the primary care budget and the right to a GP appointment within 48 hours being scrapped by the Government, more and more people are turning to private GP services. In addition to speed and ease of access, private GPs also offer flexibility, often extending appointment times to ensure their patients are seen. Indeed, many work at weekends, during early mornings and evenings, in order to provide the space and time their patients need.

As with the NHS GP services, there is always choice. Patients can choose who they want to see and when a bond of empathy and trust with a particular GP has been built up, they can enjoy continuity of care with that specific doctor.

Quality time and access to diagnostic facilities

At BMI Healthcare hospitals our private GPs generally offer longer appointment times, meaning that patients’ conditions can be properly discussed, explored and understood, and that quality of care is not compromised by time constraints. Extended appointment times also mean that patients and GPs can build up a good rapport and dialogue, which is essential for positive healthcare outcomes.

Our private GP services have modern facilities, comfortable waiting rooms and access to a range of diagnostic facilities which all serve to enhance the patient experience.

Speed of results and referral

Critically, private GP services offer access to high-quality diagnostics – such as blood tests, x-rays and scans – with a fast turnaround of results (usually within 48 hours). Referrals can also be made swiftly to ensure patients can progress on their treatment journey without any delay. In many cases, private surgeries are located within modern hospitals, enabling a smooth transition to wider healthcare services, specialist care and facilities (2).  This speed of referral can be vital when serious health conditions or complications are discovered (3).

Tailored treatment plans, personalised approach

The ultimate benefit of private GP appointments is that the approach to patient care is personalised. Treatment plans are tailored, built upon the dialogue, trust and understanding that the private service model enables, and providing much needed reassurance in times of illness, anxiety or impairment.

You can find our private GP services at the following BMI Healthcare hospitas. Please make an enquiry via our private GP appointments page.

  • BMI The London Independent Hospital, Stepney Green, London
  • BMI The Priory Hospital, Birmingham, West Midlands
  • BMI The Highfield Hospital, Rochdale, Lancashire
  • BMI The Runnymede Hospital, Chertsey, Surrey
  • BMI Thornbury Hospital, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
  • BMI The Harbour Hospital, Poole, Dorset
  • BMI Shirley Oaks Hospital, Croydon, Surrey
  • BMI Kings Park Hospital, Stirling, Stirlingshire
  • BMI Ross Hall Hospital, Glasgow
  • BMI Hendon Hospital, Hendon, London
  • BMI The Saxon Clinic, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
  • BMI Syon Clinic, Brentford, Middlesex
  • BMI Carrick Glen Hospital, Ayr, Ayrshire
  • BMI The Park Hospital, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
  • BMI Albyn Hospital, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
  • BMI The Alexandra Hospital, Cheadle, Manchester

(1) https://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/jul/02/gp-nurse-appointment-england-patient-survey
(2) https://www.bmihealthcare.co.uk/treatments/gp-service/gp-service-private
(3) https://www.bmihealthcare.co.uk/private-medical-insurance/benefits-of-going-private

 

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