🏥In this mini episode from The GIANT Health Event, Professor Shafi Ahmed discusses the evolution of hospitals and healthcare delivery in the context of advancing technology and patient-centered care. As a co-founder of GIANT and a surgeon, he emphasises the need to reimagine hospitals as decentralised entities, extending care beyond traditional walls and into communities and homes.

🧑🏼‍💻The conversation highlights the shift from sick care to well-being and prevention, leveraging technology and data to empower individuals to manage their health proactively. Professor Ahmed stresses the importance of behavior change and system reform to keep patients out of hospitals and promote wellness.

📊Regarding patient data ownership, he acknowledges the complexities of privacy and security but underscores the potential for patients to make informed decisions with access to their health data. He emphasises the role of technology in enabling personalised care and behavior change, complementing traditional healthcare approaches.

🤝Lastly, Professor Ahmed establishes the significance of events like GIANT in fostering collaboration and innovation across healthcare stakeholders. He views such events as platforms for igniting passion and driving collective efforts to improve patient care.