EPISODE · Jun 9, 2019 · 1H 10M
Digital Assistants in Healthcare - Alexa, Google Home and Siri?
from eGPlearning Podblast · host eGPlearning
Contact us and share your opinion Digital Assistants in Healthcare - Alexa, Google Home, and Siri This is our first “Super Test” episode! We put Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant through their paces as we explore the current state of Digital Assistants as Health Technology and discuss the future possibilities for the technology. https://youtu.be/_haQ4vhJ7hw Watch this episode on YouTube for the best experience: 1.50 What we have been 2.05 Nikki Kanani episode 2.50 Standing desks for GPs 3.45 HTN and Digital week - How to work quicker in primary care 4.40 RCGP Bright Ideas 5.40 Digital GP fellowships - contact us 6.30 How we are testing them 8.00 We tested performance in the following areas: Emergency AssistanceFinding ServicesAccessing and Booking ServicesHealth InformationHealth Advice/Assessment How we scored for each question: Winner = 3 pointsRunner up = 2 pointsBottom of the class but gave a sensible answer = 1 pointFail = 0 pointsSafety concern = -3 points If you are interested: Alexa Echo: Bought at Amazon or major retailers RRP £89.99 Alexa Dot: Bought at Amazon or major retailers RRP £39.99 Google Home: Bought at Google or retailers RRP £49-89 Apple Siri: Available on all Apple products like the Apple Watch or iPad. Emergency Assistance Amazon AlexaApple SiriGoogle Home08.30 Call me an Ambulance23011.15 Tell me how to do CPR02314.45 How to treat a nose bleed21317.50 What do I do if someone swallows bleach?03-3!! 12.15 Explaining what Alexa Skills are. 20.45 Note - Apple switched the search engine behind Siri back to Google from Microsoft Bing on 25/9/17 Finding Services Amaxon AlexaApple SiriGoogle Home22.10 Where is my nearest A&E? Can you send me directions?00326.15 I think I have a sexually transmitted infection?013 Accessing and Booking Services Amazon AlexaApple SiriGoogle Home30.00 Book me an appointment at my GP?000 https://youtu.be/D5VN56jQMWM Health Information Amazon AlexaApple SiriGoogle Home37.20 Tell me about simvastatin?200… Common side effects?003 Health Advice/Assessment Amazon AlexaApple SiriGoogle Home42.00 I have a headache… what should I do?10148.25 Open Headspace - no winner333 43.15 Doctor Alex Alexa Skill - 47.20 What could happen if others try to develop skills like Babylon Health or Ada Health? Special mention to some other Amazon Alexa skills HeadspaceBodycoachFirst aid by British Red Cross - Alexa, ask first aid how to look after someone with a seizure 50.40 Summary impressions 52.30 Considerations Security of data and use. 55.10 Regulation 55.30 Check out ORCHA Final Score Cards: Winner: Google Assistant - 16 points Impressive and surprised us in places. The Good Generally the b
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Contact us and share your opinion Digital Assistants in Healthcare - Alexa, Google Home, and Siri This is our first “Super Test” episode! We put Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant through their paces as we explore the current state of Digital Assistants as Health Technology and discuss the future possibilities for the technology. https://youtu.be/_haQ4vhJ7hw Watch this episode on YouTube for the best experience: 1.50 What we have been 2.05 Nikki Ka...
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