In this episode, we are discussing patient engagement – or rather, the worrying lack thereof – in Asian societies with regard to diagnostic, preventive, and routine healthcare and how that risks undermining health promotion efforts and rendering expansions in access to healthcare ineffective at improving health outcomes, particularly for vulnerable populations.
With us, we have Dr Ratna Devi, the Chief Executive Officer of Dakshama Health, a non-profit organisation based in India which aims to empower patients and caregivers with the right knowledge, tools and forums to seek and access healthcare options that suit their needs and through their voices bring about a positive change in the healthcare environment.