According to a recent survey of online GP services, it seems that the majority of patients out there would like to be able to do just that, as well as benefit from other services such as ordering repeat prescriptions, symptom check tools and information on medication side-effects.

Innovative technologies for the health sector are all about identifying and understanding the needs of the user and putting them back in control. Online GP services offer a convenient way for patients to book appointments and order medication without being tied to the opening times of GP surgeries.

Technology for the health sector is big news at the moment with Andrew Lansley calling for GPs to submit their ideas for new health apps, which we also blogged about this week.

With a wealth of experience of providing digital solutions for the health sector, IE offers excellence in design, usability expertise and exceptional coding standards – all delivered in house – to ensure that clients enjoy creative solutions and quality delivery.

Our digital consultants really listen to what goals our clients are striving to achieve. By truly understanding their needs we can then building a trusting relationship. The same philosophy applies to health professionals and their patients. To give patients what they want, health professionals must take any feedback on board. In this case, there is no denying that the demand is for online GP services – the statistics speak for themselves!