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We follow up Episode 102 with the second part of our panel discussion on technology. Five nationally renowned practitioners with an interest in new technology look at how technology is shaping the future of general practice. In this final part of the discussion they focus their discussions on virtual and augmented reality, some of the ethical issues and how practices should be preparing now for the digital future.

Joining Ben Gowland on the panel are (in order of appearance):

Atul Kumar-Beurg – for three days a week Atul works for eConsult WebGP (an online consultation platform providing on-line triage for general practice) and spends two days a week doing clinical work. We spoke to Mark Harmon from eConsult in Episode 83 of the General Practice Podcast. https://econsult.net/

Maneesh Juneja – Maneesh is a digital health futurist exploring emerging technologies in healthcare. We spoke to Maneesh in Episode 10 of the General Practice Podcast. www.maneeshjuneja.com

Keith Grimes – a GP, Digital Health consultant and founder of VR Doctors (a Facebook group). As a clinical GP Keith works two days a week at a walk-in centre, one day a week in a visiting service caring for more complex patients and the rest of the time as The VR Doctor looking at immersive technology in healthcare. http://www.drgrimes.co.uk/

Jim Forrer – Jim is an Exmouth GP who leads a programme within his federation (as part of NHS England’s Estates and Technology Fund) looking to introduce more technology into general practice. We spoke to Jim in Episode 74 of the General Practice Podcast. jimforrer@nhs.net

Sandeep Kapur – a GP who works part-time in the NHS and also as Chief Medical Officer for Qured, a private medical organisation, helping to develop their home visiting service in London. We spoke to Sandeep in Episode 96 of the General Practice Podcast. sandeep@qured.com

Show Notes

Will virtual reality and augmented reality impact on general practice? (1min 19secs)

Keith responds – five possible uses (1min 32secs)

Jim’s perspective (4min 04secs)

How far away are prescriptions for virtual reality? (5mins 33secs)

Keith responds (5mins 41secs)

Atul responds – assistance in consultations (7mins 20secs)

Jim responds – the use of YouTube in consultations (9mins 45secs)

Keith continues – Google glass and beyond in augmented reality (11mins 43secs)

Sandeep responds – Virtual reality as a GP education tool (13mins 39secs)

What have we missed that might impact on the future? (14mins 45secs)

Atul responds – sensitive information – who owns it? (15mins 04secs)

What should practices be doing now to get ready? (16mins 47secs)

Atul responds – getting use to the idea of shared responsibility (16mins 56secs)

Jim responds – the power of shared digital communities (17mins 45secs)

Jim continues – a digital space to enhance general practice (18mins 31secs)

Jim continues – getting ready for the future (20mins 05secs)

Keith responds – artificial intelligence – augmenting clinical and patient intelligence – genomics (21mins 29secs)

Keith continues – driving a greater skill mix (22mins 45secs)

Keith continues – get competent in popular media platforms (23mins 24secs)

Maneesh responds – maintaining and growing trust in the new era (23mins 34secs)

Maneesh continues – maintaining humanity (25mins 45secs)

Sandeep responds – the four steps to adopting new technology (27mins 09secs)

Future panel discussions (28mins 25secs)