Your next primary care doctor could be online only, accessed through an AI tool
Tammy MacDonald, faced with finding a new primary care physician after her doctor's sudden death, navigates a healthcare system where online-only, AI-assisted medical consultations are becoming a viable option.
Patients to access specialists via NHS online hospitals - see list of conditions
Patients can now access online consultations with specialists for prostate, menopause, and eyesight issues through the NHS.
Major changes for patients from 2026 aim to facilitate making appointments with doctors
Starting in 2026, new regulations will allow online registration for specialist consultations and tests through the Internet Patient Account (IKP) and the mobile app mojeIKP, with a pilot program running until the end of 2025.