point-of-care testing
How Clinic Removes Diabetic Waits from Chronic Disease Management
In a 1,200-patient study, point-of-care HbA1c testing slashes appointment wait times from 12-14 days to immediate results. By delivering the glycaemic snapshot at the bedside, clinics can diagnose, counsel and adjust therapy in a single visit, dramatically curbing missed-diagnosis rates and improving long-term control. The ripple effect reaches nurses,