Patient-initiated follow-up (PIFU) allows gynaecology patients to access care when symptoms change, reducing routine reviews while ensuring clinical teams can intervene when needed.
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GYNAECOLOGY | PIFU
Follow-up led by patient need, not schedules
Traditional follow-up models keep stable patients in clinic long after routine review is needed. Digital PIFU enables earlier discharge with confidence, providing clear routes back into care while releasing capacity for higher-value activity.
- Free up clinical capacity
- Move stable patients to patient-initiated or digital follow-up. Release clinic time for urgent, complex and high-risk cases.
- Maintain care safety and quality
- Provide clear routes back into care when symptoms change. Combine remote access with rapid clinical intervention.
- Improve patient experience
- Reduce unnecessary appointments and give patients flexibility and control over when they engage with services.
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