What is the Kent Online patient portal?
This is a site provided for access to online services provided by this Trust for its patients and staff. If you are a patient at another hospital in Kent, you will find similar services using the links below.
How do I contact East Kent Hospitals University?
Please contact NHS 111 first online or by phone. East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is inspected by the Care Quality Commission. Read about how we are making improvements and view our Hospital ratings on our CQC update webpage. We are keen to hear views from patients and public to help shape the future of local health services.
Why choose East Kent Hospitals for outpatient care?
At East Kent Hospitals we aim to do everything we can to make your outpatient visit as easy and stress free as possible. We will endeavour to provide you with a choice of appointments that are convenient for you.
Are there any appointments available in East Kent?
We will endeavour to provide you with a choice of appointments that are convenient for you. However, it is important to remember that we have hospitals across East Kent and some appointments are only held at a particular hospital and you may have to travel to that site. We are re-opening some hospital services carefully and safely.
What time does the outpatient appointment office open?
Outpatient Appointment Booking office opening hours Monday to Friday 8am – 7.30pm, Saturday 8am - 3.45pm.*. *Please refer to important notice board for any changes to opening hours. Please note: Calls to our Outpatient Appointments Booking Office are recorded for quality and training purposes.
How to book an appointment with the NHS?
Most services are available via NHS e-Referral Service. You can choose the date and time of your appointment and your GP may be able to book your appointment there and then. However, you have the right to think about your choices, compare different options and book your appointment at a later stage. If so, you’ll be given an appointment request letter, which includes your unique booking reference number (UBRN), NHS Number and a list of hospitals or clinics to choose from. In addition you’ll be given a password, which allows you to book your appointment via NHS e-Referral Service either over the phone using the Telephone Appointments Line (TAL) 0345 608 8888 or online at https://www.ebs.ncrs.nhs.uk/login
Can we reopen every hospital?
As current Government advice is to maintain distance between people wherever possible, we will not be able to re-open every service straight away and we need to make sure there are not too many people in the hospital at any one time.
Can an outpatient appointment be a medical advice?
Please remember the Outpatient Appointments Booking office manages appointments only and cannot give you medical advice.
Why are NHS appointments wasted?
Thousands of appointments across the NHS are wasted every year, due to patients not attending their appointment. The reasons are varied and often unique, but include: not having been informed in time of their appointment. the patient failing to tell us that they are not able to attend the appointment date offered or.
Can you use the appointment system to contact patients?
The system can also be used to contact patients should appointments become available at short notice. You will be advised of when and where the appointments are available and asked to phone in, to take one of the appointments. These will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Does East Kent Hospital have an appointment confirmation system?
So, as part of East Kent Hospital’s University NHS Foundation Trust’s strategy to reduce the non-attendance rate for appointments, an interactive text/phone/email appointment confirmation system has been introduced. This has enabled us to offer choice to you and gain your agreement (and confirmation) to attend appointments. This has increased utilisation of appointment slots and greatly enhanced yours and other patient’s experience.
Who can access a patient's HIE?
Only healthcare providers and their support staff who have a treating relationship with the patient are permitted to access the patient’s record on the HIE.
How to opt out of HIE?
Patients have the option to opt out of having your information shared between providers that use an HIE by completing the “ Opt Out” form here or by asking the patient’s treating provider office or Health Information Management Department.
How to get CNME to send notifications?
Step 1: Log in to MyChart. Step 2: Go to "Account Settings" and click "Communication Preferences". Step 3: Under "Health" deselect emails and/or text messages for test results. CNme does not currently push portal notifications to your phone or device.
Where to register for CNME?
Kent Hospital Medical Records. 455 Toll Gate Road. Warwick, Rhode Island 02886. (401) 737-7000, ext. 34291.
Can you see your results on a patient portal?
Yes. Only you (and those you have permitted access to your patient portal, known as a Proxy) will be able to see your results.
Can you get your test results through portal?
Because most all your visit notes, including progress notes, discharge summaries, procedure notes and other clinical documentation as well as most testing results will now be available through you portal. Testing results will be released to you promptly once they are finalized, therefore you may receive notification of your results before a provider has had a chance to review them.
Can you request corrections to your medical chart?
Electronically request corrections and/or additions to portions of your chart. For example, you can make changes to your medication list, which your doctor will then review and accept into your official medical record at your next visit.
