Improving patient confidence with iXope’s advanced innovations
General practice holds a unique place in community healthcare. For many people, the GP may be the only consistent presence across different stages of life. As a result, GPs are trusted with everything from physical and mental health concerns, child development worries and disclosures about family violence.
For other patients, of course, seeing the GP is more about convenience and efficiency. These patients come far less frequently, usually only for required medicals or acute illnesses. They want to have their needs met quickly so they can get on with their day.
What links both patients? Confidence that their GP will take their concerns seriously and manage them effectively.
That trust can be strengthened or undermined by the tools and processes used during a consultation. Outdated equipment, unclear explanations, or multiple referrals can sometimes leave patients uncertain or dissatisfied.
iXope is a compact, multifunctional device for examinations and procedures that supports clinical efficiency and strengthens patients’ trust in their doctor.
Introducing iXope: the skin, ear and eye scope
Designed by a GP, iXope is the Swiss Army knife of general practice. This compact device contains:
- 3 scopes – dermatoscope, otoscope and ophthalmoscope
- Digital imaging
- Wireless transfer
- Microsuction capability for removing impacted cerumen
- Slit-lamp functionality for corneal foreign body removal.
iXope enables you to do more with less. It declutters your desk while enabling you to perform billable in-practice procedures that help patients avoid hospital trips or expensive referrals.
Seeing more, understanding more
One of the simplest ways to increase patient confidence is through visibility. iXope’s built-in digital dermatoscope allows GPs to capture and display high-resolution images of skin lesions.
It saves you time writing descriptive notes – and it’s also a valuable patient education tool, which aids tracking and follow-up care. This level of transparency enhances communication and makes patients feel involved in their care journey.
The same principle applies to ear and eye examinations. With iXope, GPs can show patients a clear image of their ear canal or cornea, explaining findings in real time.
What was once an unseen process becomes a shared experience that gives patients a stronger sense of clarity and trust.
Immediate care without unnecessary delays
Patients have busy lives. They’re seeking convenient, comprehensive care, ideally from a trusted local GP.
That means you need to think beyond your current scope. Are you regularly referring patients elsewhere for matters you could treat in-house? Ask yourself why. And, if the answer involves not being able to afford or store bulky, expensive equipment, then take a closer look at iXope – a compact, affordable, multifunctional tool that enables you to provide more care in-house.
With iXope, you can perform ear microsuction immediately following examination, without the risks associated with syringing or the delays of a referral. Once the canal is clear, you can examine the ear and determine the next steps.
Similarly, you can remove foreign bodies from the eye immediately, easing the patient’s pain and avoiding a long and inconvenient visit to the emergency department.
iXope reduces the need for patients to travel, wait, or retell their story to another clinician, preserving continuity of care within general practice (and elevating practice revenues too!). It strengthens patients’ trust in their GP and helps ensure long-term viability for the practice.
Offer your patients a better experience
A positive patient experience is central to modern healthcare delivery. When patients see their GP using modern technology that saves time, avoids unnecessary referrals, and provides immediate answers, they feel more confident in both the doctor and the practice.
For rural patients, this experience is even more important. When hospitals and specialists are far away in the city, a GP with the capacity to perform minor procedures locally can make a world of difference to patients. Immediate, on-site care eases pain and saves patients the time and money involved in a trip to the nearest hospital.
Think beyond your scope
iXope is more than a practical tool for GPs – it is a bridge to stronger patient relationships. iXope’s advanced imaging, procedural capability, and streamlined communication equip GPs to provide clear, continuous, and confident care.
For patients, that means fewer referrals, greater involvement in their own healthcare, and the reassurance that their GP has the tools needed to manage their concerns effectively.
Disclaimer
This information is intended for healthcare professionals.
