Q: What is the central theme of your presentation at the DTX HealthSG Leadership Masterclass 2024?

A: My topic revolves around the transformative potential of Extended Reality (XR) in healthcare. I will discuss how XR devices like Meta3, Vision Pro, and HoloLens successors and HoloMedicine® are revolutionising the industry, along with the necessary preparations hospitals should undertake. Additionally, I will highlight the real-world implementation of this technology in Singapore as a case study.

Q: What are the three main insights that attendees can anticipate gaining from your talk at DTX?

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Q: How does your topic align with prevailing trends and challenges in healthcare, and why is it of importance to professionals and leaders?

A: XR technology is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, aligning with the global trend of leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance patient care. Professionals and leaders must be knowledgeable about XR’s potential to stay competitive and provide top-tier healthcare services. As healthcare becomes increasingly digital and remote, XR offers an unparalleled opportunity to bridge gaps in patient-doctor interactions and medical education.

Q: Share an interesting fact related to your presentation topic.

A: Did you know that XR technology has the potential to reduce the need for physical presence in medical training and surgeries, making it possible for medical students to learn from the best practitioners globally and for doctors to collaborate seamlessly across vast distances? This fact underscores the revolutionary impact XR is poised to have on the healthcare landscape.

Q: What is the central theme of your presentation at the DTX HealthSG Leadership Masterclass 2024?

A: Advancing Healthcare through Technological Innovation.

Technological advancements have been pivotal in advancing the field of health and healthcare. Without such innovations, we will not have our modern-day hospitals and healthcare facilities. Beyond just facilitating improved diagnosis and treatment, health technologies have also contributed to prolonging lifespan and enhancing overall health. Here, I will showcase how some of the emerging health and medical technologies are going to transform and impact the way patients are going to be diagnosed, treated and monitored. As we enter into the era of personalised medicine, these technologies will ensure that the future of healthcare will not only be about timely diagnosis and precise treatment, but also prevention.

Q: What are the three main insights that attendees can anticipate gaining from your talk at DTX?

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Q: How does your topic align with prevailing trends and challenges in healthcare, and why is it of importance to professionals and leaders?

A: Understanding emerging health technologies is vital in healthcare due to their impact on patient care, personalised medicine, preventive healthcare, and system efficiency. Healthcare professionals and leaders must grasp these innovations to deliver precise treatments, promote patient-centric care, manage costs effectively, and ensure equitable healthcare distribution. Staying informed about these technological shifts is crucial for delivering high-quality, adaptive healthcare in a constantly evolving landscape.

Q: Share an interesting fact related to your presentation topic.

A: Health metaverse that harnesses virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) are increasingly being explored for applications in healthcare. For example, such an approach has great potential for use in medical training, rehabilitation and even psychotherapy. The use of these immersive technologies for healthcare is not only innovative and transformative, but also showcases how such futuristic tech can lead to better healthcare delivery, accessibility and personalisation, thus making it more efficient, cost-effective and sustainable.