Woolwich Station Medical Centre

“We recognise the importance of face to face appointments for urgent clinical assessments, particularly with respect to mental health matters. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in-person consultations have been offered to patients who are assessed as being at high risk. However, the pandemic has meant that in- person attendance is not always possible, or indeed preferred, by some individuals. In making available remote video consultation during the pandemic, the MOD prioritised mental health”

“all routine clinical notes should be entered directly on to the patient's electronic file, and any handwritten notes shredded after that happens”