Prepare for Health Care 2030

By 2030, nobody will accept poor results in health care. In most cases of chronic illness, people will benefit from becoming active partners in their own health care journey. Medical professionals will focus on communication skills to become trusted navigators rather than impersonal technicians. Patient advocates and multidisciplinary teams will be key sources of support in a borderless healthcare system. Patients and paymasters will drive these innovations. Doctors will recognise them as an opportunity to avoid burnout. There is room for optimism. The healthcare system has the potential to deliver better outcomes at a lower cost.