Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 24383
Ophthalmic Services: Consultants
Tabled: 15 January 2025
Answered: 21 January 2025
Named DayQuestion
Vikki Slade
Liberal Democrat — Mid Dorset and North Poole
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to allow optometrists to share scan data directly with consultants, in the context of patient waiting times.
Answer
Stephen KinnockNHS England is testing how improving digital connectivity between primary care optometry and secondary care will allow optometrists to share diagnostic images and receive advice and guidance from specialists. This will enable more patients to be managed i...
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