In a continuous effort to improve patient care and post-operative support, Mr. Eyre has initiated an innovative video follow-up pilot program for his arthroscopy patients. This pilot is designed to enhance the patient experience by providing tailored, easy-to-understand information on their surgical procedures and recovery journey.

Traditionally, post-operative instructions are given verbally immediately after surgery, often when patients are still groggy from anaesthesia or overwhelmed with the day’s events. Recognizing the limitations of this approach, Mr. Eyre is now offering a more modern and patient-centred solution: video follow-ups. In these videos, he shares key surgical highlights, outlines the findings from the procedure, and explains the next steps in the patient’s recovery. This method allows patients to have a clear and visual summary of their surgery that they can revisit at any time.

One of the major benefits of this video format is the bespoke, personalised content. Each video is tailored to the individual patient, ensuring that the post-operative instructions are specific to their case. Whether it’s advice on rehabilitation exercises, information about the surgical findings, or a reminder of important steps for recovery, the video serves as a valuable resource.

Patients are finding this approach incredibly useful. Instead of relying on memory or written instructions, they have a clear point of reference to return to after the often hectic day of surgery. By receiving their personalised post-op video via email, patients can easily access it from their phone, tablet, or computer at a time and place that suits them best. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with many patients appreciating the clarity, convenience, and reassurance the video provides.

As this pilot progresses, Mr. Eyre hopes this method will set a new standard for post-operative care and become a mainstay across all his Yorkshire surgical practises. By utilising technology in a way that enhances communication and empowers patients, this video follow-up program is helping to ensure that every patient feels informed, confident, and supported throughout their recovery journey. This also helps to bring together the specialities of surgery, anaesthetics and physiotherapy to the benefit of the patient.

Watch this space for more developments on this and other technological advancements.  Mr Eyre is a regular early adopter of such things, once he is secure and confident of the benefits to his patients.