Streamlining workflows: improved access to data means more time with patients

This session explores how improving access to data can streamline workflows and give clinicians more time with patients. From Rio implementation benefits to national interoperability via GP Connect, speakers will showcase how real-time, shared records reduce duplication, cost, and administrative burden. Case studies, including the “Breast Cancer Genes and Me” programme, demonstrate how integrated digital tools can transform pathways, enable remote consultations, and empower patients. Together, these approaches highlight the value of open, connected platforms in improving care quality, collaboration, and patient experience across the health system.