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Can Digital People Become Trusted Companion Caregivers?

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Researchers at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute have received over $4 million to investigate how ‘digital people’ could be used in healthcare, monitoring people’s health and providing support in managing conditions.

 

“Rather than the episodic and reactive doctor-patient relationship typical in the real world, this would allow for continuous interaction that encourages and supports the management of chronic disease, reducing barriers in access to care and reducing health care inequity,” says Professor Tawhai.

 

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CEO, Mental Health Innovations, UK

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Victoria is CEO of Mental Health Innovations, the charity behind SHOUT, the UK’s first 24/7 crisis text service. From 2011 to 2017, she was Director of Programmes at The Royal Foundation, building a portfolio of projects including the Invictus Games, Coach Core, United for Wildlife and Heads Together.