Virtual fracture clinic is benefit to its patients

A senior nurse who leads a virtual fracture clinic in Paisley has explained the benefits of the service to patients.

- TAYLOR MURRAY

Linda Blair, senior charge nurse at the Royal Alexandra Hospital's fracture clinic, told how telephone appointments are provided to those who don't need to be seen in person.

The daily clinic covers a wide geographical area, taking in not only Paisley and Renfrewshire but much further afield such as Iona, Mull, Rothesay, Dunoon, Oban and Millport.

Linda said it is patients from these areas who benefit most from being offered a virtual appointment as it saves both time and money and reduces the need for them to take time away from work and other responsibilities.

And there is a drive to increase the use of them for the benefit of the health service and patients.