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Successful first cardiology 'super clinic' at Harrogate Hospital

Thursday, 27 March 2025 11:53

The Cardiology team at Harrogate Hospital held its first ever 'super clinic' this month.

The Cardiology team at Harrogate District Hospital was able to see 52 patients as part of its first ever 'Super Clinic' earlier this month.

The Cardiology super clinic was the first of its kind in the region, held on Saturday 8th March with the aim of reducing Cardiology Outpatient waiting times.

There has been a steady increase in patients waiting without an appointment since October 2023.

A main focus for the Super Clinic was to improve the 18-week position by setting up a One-Stop Service – providing the opportunity for patients to attend for an echocardiogram and see a consultant for the results, which would reduce the number of patients requiring follow up appointments.

Run by a team of three consultants, one nurse specialist, four echo cardiographers, and a number of nurses and other staff, the Super Clinic has been branded a “real success” following positive feedback from patients.

The Cardiology Super Clinic follows one held by the Urology Team in December 2024.

Dr Tran, Lead for Outpatients at HDFT said:

“Dr Bouchard, Consultant Cardiologist, was instrumental in leading the first Cardiology Super Clinic in the Humber and North Yorkshire region; without her vision and hard work, it wouldn’t have been possible.

"Alongside the help of Caroline Reid, the Cardiology Service Manager, they managed to see patients who otherwise would have had to wait months for an appointment, and feedback was overwhelmingly positive.”

Dr Bouchard, Consultant Cardiologist said:

“I’m so grateful to have had the support of the Cardiology Department. The cardiology super clinic was a resounding success.

"The whole department (clinical and managerial staff) all came together beautifully to ensure optimal and effective care was provided to patients.”

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