The Treatment Ends. The Experience Doesn’t
The emotional afterlife of a major condition and why surviving is only the beginning of what comes next.
The Future Patient - John Duffield
John, a two-time open-heart surgery survivor, used AI to navigate a high-stakes medical journey—blending tech with heart to show that while technology informs, it’s humanity that transforms.
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Why The Future Patient Lives Outside The Current Healthcare System
John Duffield’s tech powered patient journey reveals the urgent need for smarter, more connected, AI-powered healthcare to meets patients where they are.