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Te future is bringing game-changing innovation in a variety of ways. SELECT’s private health insurance partner now offers a 24-hour digital GP on your phone – delivering invaluable medical services around the clock to help keep you and your business in the best of health
e’ve all been there – you haven’t felt well for days, or you’ve had a
cough for a few weeks, or you’ve noticed an irritating rash. But work keeps getting in the way of seeing your GP. Early intervention is key when dealing with any health concerns. But with the average waiting time to see an NHS GP rising to more than two weeks1, how can you make sure that you, your family and your employees get the necessary treatment and support as quickly as possible? Seeing patients sooner can mean offering treatment at a less serious point in any illness. So wouldn’t it be great if you could book to speak to a doctor the same day, or even within a couple of hours? Now you can. From 1 January 2020, all SELECT
Members with ECIS private medical insurance schemes can enjoy access to Babylon, an artificial intelligence (AI) assisted virtual GP in your pocket. Easy to install and use, the Babylon Digital GP app offers a range of benefits, including:
Ask Babylon The Babylon AI system can analyse millions of symptom combinations in seconds to provide swift health information.
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Talk to a doctor 24/7 Arrange a video
appointment with a doctor any time of day or night on your mobile phone. Appointments are normally available within two hours of booking.
Referrals in minutes GPs can issue open referral letters that can be used in conjunction with Bupa and some NHS pathways.
Prescriptions delivered Your doctor can send prescriptions straight to the pharmacy of your choice for collection within the hour, or you can have your medicine delivered to your door.
Secure clinical records Enjoy instant access to your medical records, which are stored securely.
Experience and expertise All doctors have an average of more than 10 years’ experience and are registered with the General Medical Council and accredited by Bupa. An ECIS spokesperson said: “Babylon is the new way to deliver health care for modern electrical businesses. Using it could help SELECT Members and their dependants speak to a GP on the same day, removing the need to take time off work and getting them started on their treatment pathway if needed.”
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For more information about using your SELECT Membership to enjoy private medical insurance and the Babylon app,
email
ecis@ecins.co.uk 1
Source: Te Guardian, August 2019
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