Infographic

Patient-initiated follow up infographic

This infographic outlines how to develop a patient-initiated follow up (PIFU) appointment process that's inclusive and addresses health inequalities.

10 November 2023

Patient-intiated follow up (PIFU) image

For more detail on developing PIFU:

read our briefing and case studies.
download the full infographic:

PIFU infographic

Contact: Sonia Nosheen
Theme: Population health System working
Keywords: Acute care Communications and engagement Equality, diversity and inclusion Health inequalities Innovation
Network: Acute Network
Publisher: NHS Confederation

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