As the pandemic made a doctor visit as easy as a Zoom call and computer vision proved able to distinguish a benign blemish from something more worrisome, guest Eleni Linos, MD, DrPH, grew fascinated with the many ways digital technologies will impact all of medicine, not just her specialty, dermatology. She now believes the future of digital health is the future of health, period. But much work remains to ensure those benefits extend to every sector of society. Linos previews the future of digital health for host and fellow physician Russ Altman on this episode of Stanford Engineering’s The Future of Everything podcast.
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(00:00) Introduction
Russ Altman introduces Professor Eleni Linos and they discuss a future where digital health encompasses all aspects of healthcare and how we have moved towards that.
(02:10) Defining Digital Health
The challenge of defining digital health and envisioning a future where it integrates seamlessly into healthcare without differentiation.
(03:33) Dermatology and Digital Health
Eleni explains her interest in digital tools for dermatology, how they have been applied in dermatology and why they are useful.
(06:41) Challenges in Examining Diverse Skin Types
Addressing challenges in dermatological exams for patients with diverse skin tones and backgrounds.
(09:05) Impact on Patients and Health Disparities
Assessing patient reactions & benefits to remote interactions and studying health disparities concerning age, ethnicity, and technology literacy.
(10:56) LLMs, Digital Health, & Bias
How large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are used in digital health, and their biases, and the need for and how Dr. Linos is working to reduce these.
(15:24) Empathy and AI
Dr. Linos tells a personal story about empathy demonstrated by Chat GPT, and reflects on the potential of AI to enhance patient interactions and care.
(18:47) Social Media in Public Health
Insights into leveraging social media for public health campaigns, the strategies used to influence behavioral changes in specific demographics, and how it was employed during COVID
(24:33) Challenges in Digital Medicine Education
Exploring the challenges & opportunities in preparing future clinicians for a digital medicine-infused future.
(28:20) Stanford Center for Digital Health
The vision and purpose of the Center for Digital Health at Stanford, emphasizing the collaboration between academia, tech companies, and a global perspective to tackle future health challenges.
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