Aim

To give people a time and cost effective route to recovery from musculoskeletal symptoms

Format

Initial 30 minute video consultation at a charge of £35 to include the following:

  • Full history of presenting symptoms
  • Full past medical history
  • Patient to provide where possible previous imaging reports if longstanding condition
  • To streamline the service where possible, the patient can fill out a form detailing their relevant medical history, medications etc.. prior to the appointment
  • Clinical examination of the affected area to include local inspection where possible, and testing of the affected joint
  • Provisional diagnosis of the symptoms, or discussion of the possible differential diagnoses
  • Provision of advice and exercises as appropriate and discussion about the next steps, which is usually one of the following:
    • 1) Continued injury management via video link
    • 2) Agreement to monitor the situation and agree updates within a set timeframe
    • 3) Arrangement of face to face appointment if more appropriate
    • 4) Referral to GP/Consultant