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Instant messenger

A secure instant messaging tool for quick, reliable team communication across sites and remote working.

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  • Dr Matt Best Yelverton Surgery Devon 2 1

    Customer story

    Devon practice reports a positive boost for workplace culture after switching to EMIS-X

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As clinical teams evolve and ways of working become more collaborative, the need for faster, more flexible communication tools continues to grow. EMIS-X® brings messaging into one modern platform — reducing complexity and improving how teams communicate and collaborate. 

Built directly into EMIS-X, instant messaging supports the fast-paced, collaborative nature of clinical settings. Send instant direct messages or create group chats for team collaboration — all within a clean, intuitive interface that keeps communication centralised and easy to manage.

Stay connected

Send messages one-to-one or in groups of up to 200 people and share updates without interrupting consultations. A complete chat history is retained across all conversations, ensuring that nothing is lost and that context is always available. Whether picking up a conversation mid-shift or reviewing a prior clinical discussion, past messages are easy to find and review.

Temporary group chats help keep conversations focused by automatically expiring when they’re no longer needed. This keeps chat lists organised and clutter-free, ensuring that only relevant, active conversations remain visible — helping teams stay focused without the distraction of outdated threads.

We’ve now completely transitioned all of our internal messaging to EMIS-X. It's really helping us improve communication across our team.

Dr Matt Best

GP Partner, Yelverton Surgery, Devon

Keep communication flowing beyond your practice walls

Whether colleagues are in the building, at a practice, or working from home, you can reach them instantly. It’s a straightforward way to keep your team informed and working together, wherever they are. 

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Key benefits

  • Connect your team instantly, wherever they’re working
  • Share updates quickly to reduce workflow interruptions
  • Strengthen collaboration across sites and remote teams
  • Keep conversations organised and easy to find

Instant messenger is a Feature for EMIS-X

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