Patient Monitoring: Smarter, Not Harder

In this episode, Ben is joined by Mark Widgery from MedLink to explore how smart technology is transforming patient monitoring and recall processes in general practice. In this episode, we dive into the growing pressures facing practices managing long-term conditions, and why traditional manual searches are quickly becoming a major bottleneck. The conversation unpacks how automation can streamline workflows, reduce administrative burden, and give valuable time back to practices. You’ll hear about the power of “fire-and-forget” systems that keep processes running in the background, while still giving practices full control. The episode also explores how integrated online reviews can empower patients, improve engagement, and enhance the overall patient journey. Key topics include digital monitoring for medications such as methotrexate and levothyroxine, as well as managing multimorbidity through personalised, automated questionnaires. Mark also shares insights into upcoming innovations, including the ability to pull forward blood tests to reduce unnecessary patient visits. To round things off, you’ll get practical tips on how to implement these digital solutions smoothly within your own practice. If you're looking to save time, improve patient engagement, and modernise your recall systems, this episode is packed with ideas you can start using straight away. **** 🎟️ For more information on LPM’s New to PM Conferences, please go to https://locumpm.co.uk/services/traini.... 💼 If you and your Practice, PCN, Federation, etc. would like some flexible management support from LPM, please let us know via our Engage with LPM page: https://locumpm.co.uk/engage-with-lpm. 💻 If you are an existing Primary Care Manager and would like to work with us at LPM, please also let us know via our Work with LPM page: https://locumpm.co.uk/work-with-lpm. 🔗 Connect with MedLink https://medlink.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...   / medlinksolutionsltd      / @medlinksolutions   Full resources and the show notes for this episode can be found at The Halfway Point podcast page: https://locumpm.co.uk/the-halfway-point. 🔗 Connect with LPM https://locumpm.co.uk   / locumpm     / locumpm     / locumpm     / primarycaretraining      / @locumpm   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://open.spotify.com/show/6xl6wL4... 🤗 This episode may contain affiliate links that are part of partner or referral programs. If you choose to explore or purchase something through these links, LPM may receive a small thank-you in return, at no extra cost to you. These contributions enable us to continue producing high-quality content and resources for the primary care community. As a result, please mention LPM and The Halfway Point podcast when purchasing. (At LPM, we only recommend what we genuinely believe will bring value to your practice.) If you would like to support the work of The Halfway Point podcast, you can do so via our Buy Me A Coffee page: https://buymeacoffee.com/locumpm You can also stay up-to-date with The Halfway Point podcast by subscribing to the Locum PM Newsletter: https://locumpm.co.uk/newsletter 🫶 Drop a comment, let us know your thoughts on this episode and don’t forget to like, subscribe and share with colleagues to help spread the word! 💬 If you have a topic you would like covered on The Halfway Point, let us know in the comments or email us at [email protected]. The Halfway Point https://www.LocumPM.co.uk/The-Halfway... (The advice and content discussed in this episode are provided in good faith. However, we strongly advise that practices undertake their own due diligence before any actions are taken. In addition, all links above are accurate at the time of this episode’s release) #PracticeManagement #LPM #TheHalfwayPoint