Code Blue: How Medical Records Can Kill | Daniel Shirvani | TEDxUBC

The digital revolution in health care promised better, safer, and faster patient care. But today’s patients face an unseen barrier to their health – the flawed storage of patient data. How does outdated software lead to the mismanagement of critical patient data, and how can this have fatal consequences? In this talk, Daniel delves into the status quo of electronic medical records, and provides a vision for a safer, more reliable, and powerful future for health software. Since his first dive into computer programming at the age of eight, Daniel has held a profound interest in computers. This passion soon evolved into a commitment to advocating for digital literacy and access. By 12, he was a paid instructor, teaching computer game design to eager learners. A pivotal moment came at 14 when Daniel began his first research term at BC Cancer, kindling a deep interest in cancer research, drug discovery, and health technology. Years later, his impactful work with health technology and community work at the University of British Columbia (UBC) caught the attention of Google, which flew him to two conferences in the United States this past year. Now, at 19 years old, Daniel is preparing to start his journey as a Medical Student at UBC. Leveraging his technology background, he aims to incorporate innovative tools into actual patient care, bringing his early passion full circle. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx