Reinventing Health Care

Eric Dishman shares his personal health journey, highlighting the flaws in the current healthcare system and advocating for a personal health system. He introduces disruptive technologies and emphasizes the importance of care anywhere, care networking, and care customization. The talk concludes with a call to action for individuals to take control of their health.

What was the initial diagnosis given to the speaker by the doctors?

• Heart disease

• Two rare kidney diseases and cancer-like cells

• Liver failure

• Common cold

Who helped the speaker take control of his health by researching his diagnosis?

• A patient named Verna

• His family

• A nurse

• His doctor

What technology did the speaker use to monitor his kidney transplant?

• MRI machine

• X-ray machine

• Blood test kit

• Portable ultrasound

What is one of the three pillars of personal health mentioned by the speaker?

• Care anywhere

• Care by specialists only

• Care through medication

• Care in hospitals

What percentage of medical errors are caused by communication and coordination problems?

• 70%

• 50%

• 80%

• 60%

What did the speaker emphasize as crucial for the future of health care?

• More hospitals

• Increased medication

• Smart teams

• Individual doctors

What was the speaker's personal goal for his treatment?

• To optimize for quality of life

• To undergo surgery

• To optimize for longevity

• To avoid all medications

What was the outcome of the speaker's genome sequencing?

• It was inconclusive

• It provided a better path forward

• It confirmed the initial diagnosis

• It showed no health issues

What role does the speaker believe individuals should take in their health care?

• Relying solely on technology

• Active participants

• Passive recipients

• Avoiding all medical advice

What did the speaker's friend Tracey Gamley do for him?

• Donated a kidney

• Provided financial support

• Helped with research

• Offered emotional support