The Call of Healthcare Professionals | Jon Belsher
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The document discusses the importance of balancing technological advancements in healthcare with the essential human aspect of patient care. It emphasizes that while innovations like AI and blockchain are transformative, they should not overshadow the fundamental goal of providing compassionate, patient-first healthcare. The author advocates for healthcare professionals to remain passionate and committed to caring for patients, emphasizing trust as a significant factor in the patient-provider relationship.
The Call of Healthcare Professionals | Jon Belsher
- 1. THE CALL OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IMAGES SOURCED FROM: UNSPLASH油 by Jon Belsher
- 2. I'VE WRITTEN A FAIR AMOUNT... about technology advances in healthcare, innovations, the requirement for better communication, and even recent partnerships with technology giants as they seek to enter the healthcare sector. But, its important that these articles, both well-researched and intentional, dont minimize the human aspect of healthcare.
- 3. YESI write about the exciting things occurring in healthcare. I write about artificial intelligence, blockchain, and a number of other cutting-edge developments in the industry. I write about these concepts because I believe some will have far- reaching and long-enduring impacts in healthcare as we know it today.
- 4. I write about these things because of what I ultimately believe they will do for patient care. People have different ideas of what caring means. In my mind, it has to mean patient first. Caring is the intersection of exceptional service and warm engagement. Its about making someone feel at home when their own home is out of reach. Its about creating a sense of community and family with our patients. BUT FIRST AND FOREMOST...
- 5. NURSES are regularly ranked #1 for trust in Gallup polls. Think about that: a nurse who may only see the patient for a brief period of time can make such a significant impact on a persons life that they feel comfortable putting their trust in them. While we are excited about the integration of artificial intelligence and other new modalities in healthcare, we must not overlook the patient-physician interaction. I think its important to periodically remember why we, as healthcare professionals, decided to enter the industry.
- 6. new technology cannot be a substitute for the fundamental basis of healthcare. In the end, a passion for humankind and a desire to help those in need is what will ensure the industry reaches new heights. Technology advancements, the integration of AI, and the implementation of new technology for better forms of communication are all, in the end, merely a means by which we can deliver improved healthcare. THE TRUTH IS... 06
- 7. TECHNOLOGY is an ever-changing medium. At one point in time, fax machines were the advancement everyone was raving about. But, while the medium or vehicle changes, the fundamental product or service stays the same.
- 8. PATIENT FIRST Healthcare is... We must strive to continually create a world of passionate and competent professionals that give their time to helping the ones entrusted to them. This is the call of healthcare professionals, and this is the journey and road of many of my colleagues who I have deep admiration for.
- 9. Through advancements and油 revolutions, remember we must always care. Until next time,油 Jon Belsher, M.D.