name is Ingrid Brindle Chair of Haughton Thornley Patient Group Hyde Chair of Neighbourhood Steering group Member of Patient Exp Group GM AHSN Member of NHS Patient Online Programme ID: 572655
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Hello! My
name is Ingrid BrindleChair of Haughton Thornley Patient Group HydeChair of Neighbourhood Steering groupMember of Patient Exp Group GM AHSN Member of NHS Patient Online ProgrammeMember of Integrated Services Steering GroupFounder of Healthpledge@ingridbrindleingridbrindle44@gmail.com Slide2
It’s about me!
Ankylosing SpondylitisHeart ArrythmiaEye problems, partially sightedJoint problemsFused neckHip replacementsImmunosupressedI won’t bore you with the rest!Slide3
Our health – our lifetime’s work!
Our most important projectMost of it done“Home Alone!”Slide4
You are already
your own doctor!Tom Ferguson MD 1985Our interactions with the healthcare system are just the tip of the icebergSelf Care is and has always been our predominant form of health careSlide5
www.htmc.co.uk
Information, advice, talks , signposting, accessSlide6
Test results
All test results availableBlood testsIf regularly tested, can monitor trendsUnderstandable, value, graphic, Normal / Abnormal Labtests OnlineComment by doctorCan avoid repeating tests No need to contact practiceSlide7
See result, what the normal range is (not always accurate) and a graphical display to show if in the normal range or not as well as whether normal / abnormal.
You can also see comments written by the doctor herePlease note further information about test results is available on the practice website www.htmc.co.uk In particular, you may find Lab Tests Online useful and of course the advice your doctor or nurse may have given you too. If you are not sure then please book an appointment with your doctor or nurse who may provide you with more informationSlide8
Summary of significant events
Form filling, insurance & benefits etc.Useful when you are asked the same thing over and over again!Good to be a reminded of progressLinks to trusted sites where information is availableSlide9
Letters, referrals
etcAll communications that go in & out of the practiceGives the patient confidence, knows what has been done No need to contact practiceLetters from consultants……supposed to send but often don’tCan check understanding and roles in what happens nextCan use the letters to inform others who don’t communicate Examples…..France, Grandson, Yvonne, MargaretSlide10
Consultations etc.
Patient retention of information can be as low as 10%Can check understanding & what happens nextCan get family or friends / carers helpLanguage difficulties …… Australia………. Nursing homesElderly man in A&ESafe medicineNo need to contact practiceSlide11
Mobile Phone app
Have information available anywhere home and abroad with just 2 passwords! How cool is that?A large percentage of the population have a suitable mobile phoneInformation about passwords can be stored under ICE or using an ICE app on the lockscreenICE app is next to the Patient Access records access appIf someone steals the phone, passwords can be changedSlide12
Other digital devices
ECG recorder on mobile phoneUseful when arrythmia is spasmodic Gives ECG which can be assessedCan be emailed to cardiologistImplanted heart loop monitorAutomatically downloadsSlide13
What is needed is for all the patient information to be ‘joined up’
GP recordsMy information (blood pressure, glucose levels, etc.)In-patient informationOut-patient informationInformation from other agencies (social care, physiotherapy, chiropody etc)Information from carersMy significant information summarySlide14
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www.healthpledge.co.ukWill you support us?