Book online for doctors appointment

Nov 23 2004 By Jane Yelland, The Huddersfield Daily Examiner

Dr Priestman said: "It is already proving popular with our patients and we're confident that take-up will grow as more become aware of it.

"Patients like it because they can book an appointment at any hour of the day or night and avoid the frustration of lengthy telephone queues.

"Our surgery staff are also faced with fewer phone calls, freeing them to carry out other tasks."

Sean Riddell, Deputy Managing Director of EMIS said: "EMIS Access is a great example of how new technology can deliver benefits to the NHS – for both patients and staff.

"The number of users in Huddersfield is growing all the time.

"It's great for patients – because it allows them to book an appointment at their leisure, and avoid lengthy telephone queues.

"It's also great for surgeries – because it frees up time for staff to devote to other tasks, and cuts down on administration costs."