Asynchronous care is a game-changer in modern general practice. It refers to non-patient-facing, remote work that a GP can do to support a clinic and its patient-facing team.
This approach typically involves managing and processing patient prescription requests and clearing GP inboxes. Asynchronous GPs can respond to patient queries and handle a certain level of patient care without the need for in-person appointments.
Best of all, this work is usually done remotely, making it a perfect fit for those seeking flexibility, including GPs based overseas.
Benefits of GPs providing asynchronous care
- Flexibility:
Sessions can be scheduled around family commitments, school hours, weekends, or other personal priorities. - Work from Anywhere:
Whether you’re at home, travelling, or based internationally, asynchronous care allows you to contribute meaningfully to clinical work from virtually any location.
Benefits for clinics
- Reduced Workload for Patient-Facing GPs:
With inboxes and prescriptions handled, GPs can spend more time focusing on thorough consultations or seeing more patients. - Support for Nurses and Nurse Practitioners:
Delegating inbox and prescription tasks to asynchronous GPs eases the burden on nursing staff. - Improved Patient Experience:
Faster processing of prescription requests and responses to patient enquiries enhances the clinic’s service. - Seasonal or Long-Term Solutions:
Asynchronous care is an excellent option during busy periods, when covering GP leave, or as an ongoing support system for clinics.
How it works
When a clinic opts for asynchronous care, the remote GP is set up with:
- System logins
- Access to relevant practice processes and policies, and
- Clear guidelines on managing patient interactions and prescriptions.
The GP logs in, completes tasks such as responding to patient enquiries or processing prescription requests, and records their time for payment by the clinic.
Why choose Good Together for asynchronous care?
At Good Together, we’ve successfully supported numerous clinics with asynchronous care solutions. This model suits a growing number of GPs seeking flexibility while continuing to contribute their expertise to primary care.
If you’re curious about how asynchronous care could work for you or your clinic, we’d love to chat!
