Transformation Directorate

Diagnostics

Ordering, sharing and managing clinical investigation data and images virtually

Case studies

Musculoskeletal first contact practitioner services in primary care

Musculoskeletal first contact practitioner services in primary care

Musculoskeletal first contact practitioners are increasing the skill mix, capability and capacity of primary care, whilst providing timely, effective musculoskeletal care.
Rapid implementation of virtual clinics due to COVID-19

Rapid implementation of virtual clinics due to COVID-19

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital set a target of reducing face-to-face consultations to 20% of all outpatient attendances.
Virtual fracture clinic for patients with acute bone injury not requiring immediate on-call review

Virtual fracture clinic for patients with acute bone injury not requiring immediate on-call review

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust introduced a virtual fracture clinic model for patients with an acute bone injury not requiring immediate on-call review.
Video consultations in North Tyneside Integrated Musculoskeletal Service

Video consultations in North Tyneside Integrated Musculoskeletal Service

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust rolled out video consultations to support MSK as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virtual multi-disciplinary team meeting to support staff to deliver care and advice remotely

Virtual multi-disciplinary team meeting to support staff to deliver care and advice remotely

Virtual multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meeting for teamwork and collaboration, providing healthcare professionals with features such as secure screen sharing that will transform the way they work.
Close up of person holding a smartphone in both hands

Using text messages to communicate with patients in a musculoskeletal service during COVID-19

A retrospective review of text message communication for a musculoskeletal service during COVID-19.

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Primary and community musculoskeletal adult services restoration principles

NHS England (NHSE) outline key principles to inform the restoration of primary and community musculoskeletal (MSK) services both within the context of the Third Phase NHS response to the Coronavirus pandemic and reflecting the ambitions of the Long Term Plan. The document is available in the musculoskeletal section of the Elective Care Community of Practice website. You can view the restoration principles by joining the community (account required).


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