What We Believe In – The Medical Futurist Mission Statement

It has never been more important to look at the road ahead of us. 2020 has brought unprecedented challenges upon humankind. And at times when the world seems to collapse and all we knew or thought to know changes in an instant, we all need solid ground beneath our feet. We at The Medical Futurist believe this ground is science itself. Indeed, 2020 has been a decisive year in many aspects. What matters to us the most is that it has created a massive gap between those who believe in science and those who don’t. It has also brought science fiction into our living room as the world we saw in movies or read in books has become our everyday reality – like telemedicine, sensors at home or at-home lab tests. Ultimately, this reality can become a good one – but it needs every single one of us to participate in turning healthcare digital. What is digital health? Digital health is nothing else but the cultural transformation healthcare has been going through in the 21st century. Today, our life depends on a massive amount of luck, and on the decisions of others. If you get into hospital, you are impuissant to circumstances, strangers and available hospital infrastructure. What we need to realize is that healthcare has been going through a major transition because of digital health technologies that provide data to both patients and medical professionals. There are now a zillion devices, applications and tests that can provide you with data on your condition, state and gen...
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