Health test results by SMS

A doctor at South Manchester University Hospital in the UK is using text messaging to communicate with patients and cut down waiting times for medical results.

"Instead of waiting weeks, patients need only send a text message to Dr Badal Pal three or four days after their tests in order to get results within hours. He does not have the patient's phone number himself but gives them his own after seeing them in his clinic.

Using their name and date of birth to identify themselves, patients can get in touch for test results and will also be sent reminders if they need regular check-ups or for their next appointment". As reported in the BBC.

emily | 9:33 AM | Health Issues and SMS Alerts |
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