Integration of the MESI mTABLET with Doctolib Médecin for faster doctor work and administration

A use case with Dr. Gilles Heidrich, La Petite-Pierre, France

Challenge

Dr. Gilles Heidrich is a general practitioner (GP) in La Petite-Pierre, a small town in Northeastern France. He works as an independent practitioner, running his office alone without nurses or administrative assistants. This makes the efficient use of time and resources essential for delivering high-quality patient care. To maximise clinical interactions with his patients and do administration as fast as possible, Dr. Heidrich has selected connected digital diagnostic and administrative tools.

Solution

Dr. Heidrich uses the Doctolib Médecin practice management software (Fr. logiciel de gestion de cabinet or LGC), together with the Doctolib Patient and video consultation modules. This 100% cloud-based software suite enables patient file management, colleague correspondence as well as e-health services like teleconsultations, the SESAM-Vital medical and insurance data exchanges, etc. The efficiency of this platform is significantly increased when integrated with digital diagnostic tools used in the practice, a functionality that is an integral part of the MESI mTABLET diagnostic system.

This integration was one of the major reasons Dr. Heidrich chose the MESI mTABLET diagnostic system, as it offers a diverse array of diagnostic and workflow tools within a compact and portable device. Dr. Heidrich uses the MESI mTABLET ECG (12-lead resting ECG), the MESI mTABLET SPIRO (spirometry) and the MESI mTABLET ABI (Ankle-Brachial Index for PAD screenings). However, with the MESI mTABLET, it is also possible to perform any or all of the following diagnostic exams:

• Blood pressure (single-arm blood pressure, dual blood pressure for detecting possible interarm blood pressure difference, averaging blood pressure, averaging dual blood pressure)
• Toe-Brachial Index (for PAD screenings in case of incompressible arteries)
• Pulse oximetry (with 6-minute walk test app)
• The Protocol app for creating custom protocols for effective preventive examinations and check-up of patients with the same condition.

Results

Dr. Heidrich shared the following benefits that the MESI mTABLET system and its integration with Doctolib Médecin has had for his practice.

Reduction in administrative work

With the integration of the MESI mTABLET system and Doctolib Médecin, every measurement can be initiated from the Doctolib Médecin software; after the measurement, its result is automatically sent to the patient’s electronic file.

Dr. Heidrich explains: “Once the examination is completed, the result is immediately integrated directly into the patient file, and that is excellent.”

Shorter exams

Automated Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) measurements offer a significantly faster alternative to Doppler examinations. This efficiency makes the MESI mTABLET ABI system an ideal tool for the initial screening, which can be conveniently performed during the same appointment where a physician identifies a patient at risk for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). Depending on the results, a more comprehensive Doppler examination can subsequently be scheduled for a detailed arterial assessment.

As stated by Dr. Heidrich: “Medically, we save time during each consultation. I can also do exams like ABI measurement, which I did not do before as it was time-consuming. Now, if there are clinical grounds for performing the ABI exam, I can easily integrate it into the consultation.”

More diagnostic services, all-in-one

The MESI mTABLET system is an all-in-one solution featuring diverse diagnostic tools on one device, all wirelessly connected with one medical-grade tablet and integrated with Doctolib Médecin.  Regardless of the number of the MESI mTABLET diagnostic tools selected by the medical professional, they all fit onto the same charging plate and can all be stored there. The charging plate handily fits onto the table-top or can be fixed on the wall to save space in private practices, which are on the small side as a rule. 

Dr. Heidrich says: “The MESI mTABLET is an inclusive solution where all the measurements are available … on the same device. The connection with the Doctolib software is very good. The device is made of high-quality material, with practical magnetic bases for the diagnostic modules to recharge.”

Financial and clinical benefits

The MESI mTABLET system contributes to fast and reliable diagnostics, supports informed decision-making, and makes healthcare operations more effective. For these reasons, it is an ideal choice for primary care settings.

As Dr. Heidrich states: “I can conduct more examinations. I perform more spirometry exams because they are easier with MESI. With my previous spirometry device, there was a need to calibrate it once a day. Whenever I wanted to perform spirometry, I had to do the calibration. With MESI, this part is done automatically. The MESI spirometry report is also easier to understand.”

The MESI mTABLET diagnostic system issues a detailed measurement report at the end of every measurement regardless of its type. It can also immediately be shared for a second and specialist opinion, resulting in faster diagnosis. The recipient does not need a MESI mTABLET to view it, but has access to all the same views as the sender – with the difference that any sensitive patient data is anonymised in accordance with the applicable data protection legislation.  

In conclusion, the integration of the MESI m TABLET diagnostic system with the Doctolib Médecin software has had a very positive effect on Dr. Heidrich’s practice. It has accelerated administrative processes with automatic result filing into the business software, thereby saving time and reducing errors. It has also expanded the diagnostic services available, allowing for more comprehensive patient evaluations. This seamless synergy between the MESI mTABLET and Doctolib Médecin not only demonstrates the practical benefits of technological integration in healthcare but also highlights its potential to improve patient care and practice efficiency.

Dr. Gilles Heidrich studied general medicine at Strasbourg University, France. He has a GP practice in La Petite-Pierre, France. He offers ECG, ambulatory blood pressure, spirometry, saturation, ABI and ultrasound. He manages chronic conditions and acute pathologies.