DHF24: Dr Talat Uppal, Women’s Health Road

Bridging Women’s Health and Digital Innovation 👩‍⚕️

In this interview, our host Regina Akacich sits down with Dr Talat Uppal, Director of Women’s Health Road, for a discussion on integrating technology into women's healthcare practices.

Dr Talat Uppal shares her journey from a gynecologist to becoming a passionate advocate for digital health technologies. She underscores the significance of digital tools in addressing clinical gaps in women’s health, especially in managing conditions like heavy menstrual bleeding.

Key highlights from the episode:

🔍 Dr. Uppal identifies the clinical gap that propelled her interest in digital health, especially to support women with heavy menstrual bleeding.

📊 The benefits of cloud-based medical record systems and patient engagement tools in multidisciplinary care.

💬 Insights into AI scribes and how they enhance patient interaction by reducing documentation burdens.

🌐 Dr. Uppal’s experience at the Digital Health Festival and the observed rise in clinician confidence towards technological innovation.

🚺 The importance of raising awareness and accessibility in women’s health, with a mention of Australia’s first abnormal uterine bleeding hub set up by Dr. Uppal's team.

🌟 Addressing cost barriers and leveraging technology to empower women and the broader community.

This interview was recorded at Digital Health Festival 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. For more interviews and episodes, make sure you subscribe to the YouTube channel, and catch a feature episode of the Talking HealthTech Podcast featuring some of these discussions!