The benefits of nexuzhealth consult according to general practitioner Dr. Michel Bottu

Dr. Michel Bottu has been running his own practice in the Limburg town of Lummen for 35 years. Over this period, he has witnessed not only the evolution of healthcare, but also the increasing digitization of the medical world. Dr. Bottu was quick to embrace this change, and for years, he has been using nexuzhealth consult. His verdict? A huge success. "The time I used to waste searching for information is now spent providing extra care to my patients," he shares. As a general practitioner - a crucial link between patient and hospital - he can now fulfill his role even more effectively.

Dr. Bottu quickly discovered the added value of nexuzhealth consult. “Honestly? I use it daily. Simply because it gives me immediate access to all the information I need - fast and completely up-to-date. It’s an indispensable tool, especially for new patients. With just one click in nexuzhealth pro doctor, I can instantly view their entire medical history. The only condition is that the patient must be registered with one of the 39 healthcare institutions connected to nexuzhealth. Have they undergone technical examinations in the past? Are they dealing with conditions like cancer or heart disease? Have they had one or more surgeries? I used to sometimes spend hours trying to access hospital records, sometimes without results. Now, I can access them directly through nexuzhealth consult. Just a few clicks and I can find everything I need to know. The time I save goes entirely back into patient care.”

Greater involvement

Nexuzhealth consult also proves its worth when following up with patients who return home after hospitalization or have been referred by Dr. Bottu to the emergency department. "I now have a perfect understanding of what happened to these patients and what tests were performed. During follow-up consultations, I can easily build on that information. It may seem like a small detail, but for me as a general practitioner, it’s a real advantage. When the patient realizes that I’m fully informed, it reassures them, and they feel supported. The doctor is involved, and that’s truly how it should be. The ability to follow up with my patients also brings me a sense of peace of mind. Did I make the right decision to send someone to the emergency department? Did my assessment lead to the correct treatment at the hospital? These are things every general practitioner wants to know."

An extra memory aid

One of the major benefits of nexuzhealth consult is the maximum insight it provides into a patient's history, tests, and even pathology reports. "Sometimes people forget to mention that they’ve had a heart attack or a stroke in the past, often because they think that information is no longer relevant. For a general practitioner, however, this is crucial, especially when prescribing certain medications," explains Dr. Bottu. "Thanks to nexuzhealth consult, I can instantly access this important information. I also frequently use nexuzhealth consult to check when patients have their next hospital appointment. Sometimes, it involves multiple consultations, and it’s not always easy for everyone to keep track. A little reminder from my side is greatly appreciated and strengthens the trust between us."

Never far from their bedside

“The collaboration with hospital doctors has significantly improved,” emphasizes Dr. Bottu. “When I contact a specialist today, it’s to ask deeper questions or to offer suggestions regarding one of my patients currently in the hospital, not to gather basic information. Furthermore, I can follow up on tests closely, sometimes even at the bedside level. People realize that this way of working only benefits their health. Many patients already have the mynexuzhealth app on their smartphones, and the report typically appears there within seven days. The delay occurs because the specialist must first validate the report, ensuring the patient is informed personally before they can read it themselves.”

Taking control

Dr. Bottu recommends nexuzhealth consult to every general practitioner. “Why wouldn’t you use it? You can access your patient files without having to go through other platforms or complicated login procedures. Nowhere else is the information so well-organized and concentrated. Even if the hospital uses a different system and the patient is registered, you can still access the data and images available on the hubs through external sources. In the long term, I hope that more healthcare providers will use nexuzhealth consult, allowing collaboration within primary care to fully benefit from the advantages the platform offers. The key consideration is that the general practitioner should remain the central figure in coordinating the patient's care.

Thanks to nexuzhealth consult, electronic health records can be shared in detail, which helps avoid duplicate tests and enables better diagnoses. It’s the ideal tool for general practitioners to maintain an overview, correctly interpret medical information, and manage care effectively. In short, nexuzhealth is a game-changer that takes transmurally integrated care to the next level.”

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