What is a Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU)?
Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) puts you, the patient, in control of when you are seen by the cardiology team, if you experience a deterioration in your condition.
Attending regular outpatient appointments scheduled by the hospital can cause unnecessary anxiety due to, for example the time taken to travel, park and wait for the appointment – if your condition is stable. Sometimes, regular outpatient appointments may not result in any change to your treatment, and in fact your condition may exacerbate between regular booked appointments and it’s during this time that you really need our input.
PIFU will put you in control of making an appointment when you need it the most. For all other concerns, or if you are feeling unwell, your GP will remain your first point of contact.
