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The “last 10 feet of healthcare”: students step into patients’ shoes in hands-on workshop, use extended reality and AI to solve common problems

When a patient leaves a hospital – prescriptions in hand and instructions fresh in mind – they cross an invisible threshold. It’s only a few steps, but in those “last 10 feet,” the controlled world of healthcare meets the unpredictable realities of everyday life. It’s here, in this overlooked space, that even the best medical plans can falter. At UGA’s recent Healthcare 5.0 conference, students from across disciplines were challenged to rethink…
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Healthcare training – a partnership of science, art, and communications

For decades, simulated interactions with theatre actors have contributed to how doctors, veterinarians, and pharmacists learn to talk – and listen – to patients and clients Truth, trust, and transparency are key in a patient's relationship with their healthcare provider. Good health for ourselves and for our pets requires near-perfect interactions with healthcare professionals that meets a range of experience and results. The humanistic element…
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