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What are local services?
eConsult allows you to sign-post patents to self-referral services available in your area, such as physiotherapy and mental health services or to other appropriate online portals.
With local services, a patient can refer themselves online without the need to contact the practice in the first instance. Practices report up to 7% fewer phone calls once local services are mapped against the eConsult condition templates.
You can list up to one local service per condition group, although the same local service can be added to any number of conditions.
Example condition groups and local services you may wish to assign:
Limb and Joint Problems = Physiotherapy
Mental health = Talking therapies
Eye problems = Specialist Eye Clinic
How to get local services configured for your area or practice
To add medical local services to your eConsult website, please complete the local services configuration form. We will aim to add your local services within 48 hours of receiving your form.
Most practices will have 5-6 local services which could include:
Anxiety and Depression
Physiotherapy
Specialist Eye Clinic
Sexual Health Service
Podiatrist
If you are unsure of any local services and want further information please email practice.support@econsult.health
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