Episode 20 – Being in Person and its Impacts on Health and Patient Compliance with Dr Fiona Kerr

In this episode, we welcome back one of our most popular guests, Dr Fiona Kerr, Founder of The NeuroTech Institute, and FocusNTI Consulting, joins Sarah Bartholomeusz to delve into what happens when we are face-to-face and the impacts it has on health and decision-making. Combining qualifications in systems engineering, cognitive science, psychology and anthropology with nearly 40 years in industry, Dr Kerr is globally recognised for her work on the cognitive science of both human-human and human-technology interaction, and how this informs practice. Of particular relevance to this audience this includes work with medical practitioners; technology companies, governments and policy makers on creating sustainable, human-centric healthcare and ageing solutions. Other areas include robotic / bionics; AI design & ethics, and Defence, with ministerial advisory roles in Australia (health) and Finland (AI). Dr Kerr holds honorary academic positions with SAHMRI and Adelaide University. In this episode we cover: What happens when we are face-to-face; How interaction can change patient compliance; The power of direct interaction; And much more! Check out the full episode.  FOOD FOR THOUGHT “We have thousands of volatiles that are our little clouds and when we are proximal to each other we trade them” “there’s parts of our brain that will tell us whether the person’s lying” “face-to-face is much better with things like ongoing problems or picking up patterns that you don’t pick up when you see people over a screen” FOLLOW US Our Website  https://youlegal.com.au/ FB Page – You Legal  https://www.facebook.com/Youlegal/ FB Group – You Legal for Doctors https://www.facebook.com/groups/youlegalfordoctors FB Page – Hacking Health https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094348917261 LinkedIn – Sarah Bartholomeusz https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbartholomeusz/ LinkedIn – You Legal  https://www.linkedin.com/company/you-legal/ GUEST INFO  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-fiona-kerr/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-neurotech-institute/ ABOUT THE HOST Sarah Bartholomeusz, the Principal of the award-winning commercial law firm You Legal, leads the Hacking Health podcast. With expertise in both business and governance, Sarah has authored three books on governance, delivered a TEDx talk, and hosts the successful podcast 'Accountants on Purpose.' Additionally, Sarah serves as a National Facilitator for the Australian Institute of Directors Company Director's Course. Beyond her professional endeavours, Sarah is a Non-Executive Director of two charitable and inclusive organisation that provide information and support to the wider community – Shine SA and Maxima. She also co-chairs the 40 Under 40 Solstice Media 40 Under 40 Alumni Committee and volunteers as a Member Leader within the global non-profit, the Entrepreneur's Organisation.  #hackinghealth #youlegal #goddessofgovernance #sarahbartholomeusz #podcast #drfionakerr #theneurotechinstitute #onair #spotify #stitcher #applepodcasts #itunes #business #medtech #healthtech #entrepreneur #share #instudio #showtime #podbooth #motivation #podcastlife #listen #subscribe