Discussing digital transformation with Prof Bob Wachter

<p>We are delighted to welcome <a href='https://profiles.ucsf.edu/robert.wachter'>Professor Bob Wachter</a> in this episode of the SNUG podcast.</p> <p>He  is Professor and Chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), a highly influential voice in the worlds of medicine and Health IT, renowned for his book "<a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Digital-Doctor-Hope-Medicines-Computer/dp/0071849467'>The Digital Doctor</a>"and the <a href='https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/550866/Wachter_Review_Accessible.pdf'>2016 Wachter Report on NHS digitalization</a>. He joins us to discuss a wide range of current topics, including the future prospects for healthcare, with a particular focus on the impact of digitalization, consumer expectations, and the balance between technology and human interaction in medicine.</p> <p>We discuss the trends in both US and UK in terms of digitalisation, increasing demand for health care, and the impact of technology on doctor-patient interactions, as well as the rapid advancements in AI, and how healthcare delivery may be reshaped in the future.</p> <p>We look at issues of trust, bias, and the potential consequences of over-reliance on machines, including “automation complacency”. And finally, we explore the dynamic use of social media, particularly X/Twitter, in combating misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Professor Wachter discusses his social media journey, emphasizing the role of trusted voices in providing reliable information during crises.</p> <p>Any feedback or comments are welcome via email: andrew.mcelhinney2@nhs.scot or alex.defranco@phs.scot</p> <p>You can subscribe to the SNUG podcast on the following platforms:</p> <p><a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/scottish-national-users-group-snug-podcast/id1472287529'>SNUG podcast on Apple podcasts</a>     <a href='https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3NudWdoZWFsdGgvZmVlZC54bWw'>SNUG po