Podcast Green Care Alliance on Technology in Healthcare

In the GreenCarePodcast, general practitioner in training Evelyn Brakema and Sustainable Care advisor Judith de Bree speak with Frank Willem Jansen, chairman of Medical Delta and the national network The Green OR, about the application of medical technology in the transition to sustainable care. What are the opportunities and risks?

Medical technology is advancing rapidly, driven in part by AI. It requires enormous amounts of data (and thus energy). Robots and complex devices can do fantastic things, but we are becoming increasingly dependent on them, and the waste pile is not getting any smaller. As we move forward, we must also remain aware of the quality of care and its impact on the environment. "More, more, more... that's no longer feasible," says Frank Willem Jansen.

Moreover, we must not lose sight of the gut feeling, the human touch, and the holistic approach of the healthcare professional. Such things cannot be programmed. The podcast episode delves deeper into the ethics and possibilities of healthcare innovations. How can we ensure that it remains safe? And how do we guarantee sustainability?

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The episode can be listened to below or via this link (NL).