Week 13

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This week we explored future directions within healthcare

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Curated Resources:

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This resource is from the Canadian Medical Association evaluating the future of technology within healthcare in Canada, the issues associated with it, how it can improve medical care and current developments. It was used as a primer before the Health Summit that they held in 2018. 

Canadian Medical Association. (2018) The Future of Technology in Health and Health Care: A Primer. Retrieved from: https://www.cma.ca/sites/default/files/pdf/health-advocacy/activity/2018-08-15-future-technology-health-care-e.pdf 

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This article is a little bit older but it provides more insight into the use of medical technology in Canada and the implementation with private and publically funded healthcare here: 

Battista, R., Côté, B., Hodge, M., & Husereau, D. (2009). Health technology assessment in Canada. International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, 25(S1), 53-60. doi:10.1017/S0266462309090424

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This video provides a great explanation of the uses of technology in healthcare and what the benefits are: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xksm8ZGgLmw 

Cisco. (2019, Nov 7). The Future of Healthcare. [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xksm8ZGgLmw 

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This TedTalk given by Derek O'Keefe provides some great insight into the future of technology in healthcare and the collaboration between different fields to develop the best medical technology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnKemC8HKjo

Tedx Talks. (2019, April 4). Digital Doctors: The Future of Medicine | Derek O'Keefe | TEDxGalway. [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnKemC8HKjo 

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Course Materials: 

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NCTR. (n.d.). Monitoring TRC Calls to Action. Retrieved October 23, 2017, from http://nctr.ca/calltoactionsummary.php#health

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