January 16, 2024
The goal is to bring down long waits for elective care. A cloud-based platform links recently-retired doctors - who still hold a licence to practice - with secondary care providers who need help with their waiting lists. Providers upload the activity they would like supported, which could range from outpatient appointments, specialist advice requests and education and training support. The retired doctors can then express their interest in undertaking the specific work listed and providers choose the doctor whose skillset and availability best matches the appointments they need covered, whether in-person or remotely. The pilot will run for a year across England but if successful, could be expanded to cover other work areas.
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