For many patients, regular follow-up appointments with hospital teams are not necessary. PIFU aims to eliminate unnecessary appointments, saving patients time and money while reducing stress and anxiety. While PIFU is not suitable for every patient, those who may benefit will have this option discussed with them by their hospital care team.
How PIFU Works:
If PIFU is accessible and appropriate for you, the healthcare professional in charge of your care will discuss this with you. If you agree, your name will be added to the PIFU appointment list.
Services and Care Pathways Utilising PIFU:
- CPAP Therapy
- Gastroenterology
- Pain Management
- Pain Management (Medication before Injection)
- Cardiology (Atrial Fibrillation)
- Dermatology
- Respiratory (CPAP)
- Trauma and Orthopaedics (Virtual Fracture Clinic)
- Clinical Therapies (Orthopaedics, Orthotics, Speech and Language, Children’s Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Pulmonary Rehabilitation)
- Haematology Lymphoma
- Urology (Stones)
- Spinal Surgery/Spinal Pain
- General Surgery (Upper GI)
- Trauma and Orthopaedics (Arthroplasty)
- General Surgery (Colorectal)
- Paediatric Cardiology: Postural Hypotension and Chest Pain
For more information and guidance on PIFU, please visit DBTH’s website.
Contact Information: If you need to rearrange or cancel your hospital appointment, please contact us:
- Email: dbth.contactcentre@nhs.net
- Telephone: 01302 642500
Alternatively, you may be able to log in to the DrDoctor patient portal.
Important Note: If you receive a message from 07860 039 092, it is not a scam! The text contains important information about your appointment.