Episode 1- Dr Sheikh Mateen Ellahi

In this episode of Policy Unpacked, we sit down with Dr Sheikh Mateen Ellahi, a national leader in pharmacy and integrated care, to explore how the digital revolution is reshaping the future of healthcare.

We talk about prescribing rights, the evolution of the healthcare workforce, and what it means to bring care closer to communities. Dr Ellahi shares his vision for localised, person-centered care and the role pharmacy can play in addressing health inequalities on the ground. 

Enhancing Primary Care Practice

• Strategies that have been implemented to improve patient care and operational efficiency  

• The biggest opportunities and challenges that primary health care face  

Impact of Primary Care Changes on Patient Safety

• Changes observed that have significantly impacted patient care  

• How to access and mitigate risk associated with this changes 

• The role data and analytics play in improving patient care. 

AI In Primary Care

• The evolving role of AI in primary care over the next five to ten years  

• Application of AI in supporting GPs and improving patient outcomes  

• What are the essential considerations when implementing AI in primary care  

GPN and Global Collaboration

• What excites Dr Ellahi about GPN's vision and mission 

• How international collaboration enhances the impact of the health care policy 

Closing Thoughts and Advice

• Advice for healthcare professionals aiming to drive change in their practices  

• What is Dr Ellahi's aspirations for the future primary care in the UK  

Key Themes  

• Strategies put in place to improve patient care and operational efficiency  

• Challenges facing the health care systems  

• The role of AI in healthcare  

• Conducts of primary care leaders when incorporating AI in health care practices. 

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