Join the Conversation: Can Digital Health Replace Doctors in Primary Healthcare?

Is it feasible to replace doctors at the primary care level with digital health tools for prevention and basic care, especially in remote areas?

Join us as we examine these pressing issues and their implications for healthcare systems worldwide.

The IGF Dynamic Coalition on Digital Health invites you to an engaging discussion on Digital Health & Self-Care: Can We Replace Doctors in PHCs?

This session delves into the intersection of digital health and self-care, exploring how technological advancements are transforming patient engagement and healthcare delivery. A key focus will be examining the extent to which digital health tools, particularly AI-powered chatbots, can substitute traditional healthcare providers in primary care settings.

With an acute shortage of family physicians and limited access to healthcare professionals in remote areas—especially in low- and middle-income countries—this session will analyze:

• The potential for digital health solutions to bridge these critical gaps.
• How tools such as telemedicine platforms, advanced diagnostic technologies, and health monitoring systems can complement or replace the role of doctors in PHCs.
• The benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations of relying on AI and digital health innovations in delivering equitable, effective, and sustainable care.

In this discussion, experts will explore:

• The potential of digital health to address primary care challenges.
• Risks and limitations of relying on digital tools in place of healthcare professionals.
• Whether digital health solutions can effectively bridge the gap in healthcare access, especially in low- and middle-income countries with limited primary care resources.