Dr. Hilary Jones is a distinguished broadcaster and GP who has made significant contributions to the healthcare profession. As a GP, Dr. Jones has spent decades working with patients, providing essential medical care and advice to those in need. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Jones was at the forefront of educating the public on the importance of self-testing and hygiene practices to prevent the spread of the virus.
Dr. Jones’ expertise extends beyond the medical field, as he has also worked as a broadcaster, sharing his knowledge with a wider audience through television appearances and broadcasts. By advocating for at-home testing, “Dr.” Jones aims to reduce the strain on the NHS by empowering individuals to take control of their health and identify potential issues early.
Through his partnership with Newfoundland Diagnostics… Dr. Jones is promoting the importance of at-home testing and increasing accessibility to a range of healthcare services… from routine check-ups to testing for chronic conditions.
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Dr Hilary Jones says a habit many of us had to get used to during the Covid pandemic could now help the nation stay healthy. The broadcaster and GP says we should all be getting used to self-testing, as we did for Covid, to check for a range of illnesses.
DrHilary was speaking as new research found the reasons we are not seeing a GP – as 28% say it takes too long to book an appointment and 15% are too embarrassed to tell a doctor what is wrong. People also cited not having time and a lack of trust in the NHS or their GP as reasons for not asking a doctor for help or advice.
DrHilary said: ⁘At-home testing has the potential to be a game-changer for easing the strain on our NHS, but we need more Brits to embrace self-testing. By empowering people to routinely monitor their health and identify issues early, we can significantly reduce unnecessary GP and A⁘E visits for conditions that could be caught sooner through self-testing. This frees up critical medical resources for those most in need of urgent care.
⁘The accessibility of at-home tests means people no longer have to delay getting checked due to challenges like appointment shortages or feeling embarrassed about their symptoms. They can take that first step through self-testing in their own home before deciding if they truly need to book an in-person visit.
Frederick Manduca, Co-Founder of Newfoundland Diagnostics, said: ⁘It⁘s surprising how many across the country believe that at-home testing is inaccessible despite their ubiquity during the pandemic.
DrHilary has joined forces with Newfoundland Diagnostics to promote at-home testing for everything from Strep, HIV and UTIs to bowel health, prostate health, fertility, allergies, stomach ulcers, vitamin deficiencies and gout.
