Ear, nose and throat (ENT) pathway

Digital solutions for early access to diagnostics and advice for primary care. This includes support for staff with guidance, communication tools and image sharing.

• Helping nurses in the community diagnose and treat nasal blockages using a smart nose camera
• Using endoscopic mobile imaging to streamline head and neck cancer pathway referrals
• A new way of managing ear symptoms: community audiology-led clinic supported by digital otology

Digital solutions to ensure patients are referred and triaged appropriately. This means the patient sees the right clinician sooner and the GP is given the right information.

• Helping nurses in the community diagnose and treat nasal blockages using a smart nose camera
• Using endoscopic mobile imaging to streamline head and neck cancer pathway referrals
• A new way of managing ear symptoms: community audiology-led clinic supported by digital otology

Digital solutions to see, investigate and diagnose patients quickly in ways that are convenient for them and the clinical team. Clinical information is obtained and shared with the right systems for better patient care.

• Helping nurses in the community diagnose and treat nasal blockages using a smart nose camera
• Using endoscopic mobile imaging to streamline head and neck cancer pathway referrals

Making sure patients have access to specialist clinical advice and suitable interventions when they need it. The digital solutions also ensure clinicians can communicate easily with primary care staff about changes and interventions.

• Helping nurses in the community diagnose and treat nasal blockages using a smart nose camera
• Using endoscopic mobile imaging to streamline head and neck cancer pathway referrals
• A new way of managing ear symptoms: community audiology-led clinic supported by digital otology

Digital solutions to carry out virtual tests and preoperative assessments, supplemented by patient-reported outcome measures.

Supporting patients to manage their condition closer to home after diagnosis and treatment.

• Helping nurses in the community diagnose and treat nasal blockages using a smart nose camera
• Using an app to manage glue ear in 2 to 8 year olds
• A new way of managing ear symptoms: community audiology-led clinic supported by digital otology

Digital solutions that help patients and carers to understand and manage conditions better.

• Using an app to manage glue ear in 2 to 8 year olds

Digital solutions to help patients access the clinical team when they need to. These also empower patients to record their symptoms or changes and share them virtually with their clinical team.