Call on political leaders to invest in technology to support GPs

The UK’s leading GP, Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard, has blamed a lack of resources for outdated methods, adding that doctors are not “technophobic dinosaurs”.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has urged health chiefs to get on board, indicating the transformation of technology as being among his top priorities since taking on his role.

In a speech at the forthcoming Royal College of GPs’ annual conference, Professor Stokes-Lampard will say “I get really exasperated when I hear accusations that GPs are technophobic dinosaurs. What utter nonsense. GPs are not afraid of technology or innovation.

“I believe that with the right use of technology in the future NHS we can actually aim to reduce health inequalities and counteract some of the adverse social determinants of health.

“But GPs on the frontline just can’t afford the investment in technology, most of us aren’t being propped up by wealthy venture capitalists, after all.

“We need technology that works for patients, makes our lives easier and is not lining the pockets of private investors at the expenses of the NHS.”

A spokesperson from the Department of Health and Social Care said “Innovative technology has the potential to really transform healthcare for patients and staff – that’s why we are encouraging innovation from right across the tech sector to work with the NHS.”

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