Summary

Dr. Faris El-Ramadani, a GP and clinical director in the UK, discusses the healthcare landscape and the role of technology in improving patient care. He explains that most clinical care in the UK is delivered through the National Health Service (NHS), with private sector involvement. The waiting times for NHS services have led to an increase in private health insurance. Dr. Faris highlights the patient journey through the NHS, starting with a visit to a general practitioner and potential referral to a specialist. He discusses the challenges of reducing waiting times and the need for both demand-side and supply-side changes. Dr. Faris also explains the structures within the NHS and how HealthTech can make an impact across primary and secondary care. He advises startups to understand their product, target audience, and messaging when approaching the NHS.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:19 Private vs. State Provision in the UK

04:08 Patient Journey through the NHS

06:58 Reducing Waiting Times in the UK

09:19 Structures within the NHS and the Role of HealthTech

13:58 Advice for Startups Working with the NHS

16:05 Conclusion