In this gripping episode of Dose of Health, host Abhishek sits down with healthcare strategist Ray Guirgis, Director at Rapha Health Consulting, to dissect the growing crisis within the NHS and explore whether AI-driven innovation can rescue our overwhelmed health system. With experience across both public and private sectors, Ray unpacks the deep inefficiencies plaguing patient journeys, funding structures, and clinical pathways—and reveals how AI solutions like Axonic Health are already revolutionizing care delivery. Are our long GP waits and broken referral systems truly just a funding issue? Or is it time to rethink healthcare entirely?From 7.4 million people stuck on waiting lists to the £100 million spent on translation services, this episode raises bold, uncomfortable questions: Why are patients and clinicians both frustrated? Is private healthcare really the fix we think it is? Can technology deliver faster, fairer, and smarter care for all? Tune in for a high-impact discussion on bureaucracy, digital transformation, and the future of healthcare in the UK. If you found this conversation valuable, please like, share, and follow to support the movement for better healthcare. Want to connect with Ray? Reach out to him on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-guirguis-7b830130/Email: ray@raphahealth.co.uk.Chapters:0:00 Intro2:55 Patient Journey in the NHS5:36 Issues with GP Appointments11:13 Patient Pathways in the NHS12:28 Communication & Referral problems14:24 Pharmacist role in Primary care16:53 NHS England Shutting down22:22 Comparing NHS with Private care23:56 Advantages of Private Healthcare30:01 Challenges in Private Healthcare33:10 Adoption of technology in Healthcare37:35 Translation cost within NHS41:51 How will Tech and AI solve the Data and Time Issue45:37 Comparing Healthcare & Finance Industry47:47 NHS Bureaucratic Bottlenecks49:40 Fragmentation of data across NHS57:22 Message for decision makers within NHS57:55 Dose of Health58:47 Conclusion and Final thoughtsConnect With Me-Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/abhishekkatiyaryt/TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@abhishekkatiyaryt?_t=8pXr93OUjEP&_r=1Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/abhishekkatiyar/membershipBuy Me A Coffee- http://buymeacoffee.com/AbhishekYT

7.4 million people are still waiting for treatment in England. But what if a full hospital visit—registration, consult, blood test, and prescription—could take just 16 minutes? In this eye-opening episode of Dose of Health, host Abhishek Katiyar sits down with Dr. Abhay Chopada, award-winning UK surgeon and health tech founder of Axon Care. Together, they explore how AI and real-time data can revolutionize access, cut waiting times, and finally put patients at the center of care. From fragmented systems to global lessons, this conversation asks the big questions: Is “free” still relevant when care is delayed? And what will it take to truly reform the NHS? Don’t miss this powerful dose of clarity and possibility. Subscribe for more bold conversations that reimagine healthcare.

0:00 Intro

2:37 The Healthcare Crisis: 7.4 million waiting

2:50 The Cost of delayed Healthcare

6:55 The NHS: Challenges and Reforms

17:03 The Role of AI in Healthcare

22:36 Global perspective on Healthcare

24:55 Real Cost of ‘Free’ NHS

26:22 Data Privacy concerns in the UK

27:56 NHS leadership and reform

29:15 NHS Reform through Technology & AI

29:57 Reasons & Inspiration behind Axon Care?

34:20 Benefits of AI integration in Healthcare through Axon care products

45:08 Personal Insights from Dr. Chopada

47:31 Dose of Health

Explore the captivating history and enduring legacy of the National Health Service (NHS) in this episode of Dose of Health. Listen to Abhishek, a specialist pharmacist from the NHS, as he narrates the inspiring journey of healthcare reformers like Aneurin Bevan and Dr. Benjamin Moore. Learn about the profound transformation that created a healthcare system free at the point of use, shaping modern Britain. Discover how the NHS emerged from the ashes of World War II, overcoming challenges and criticisms, to offer equitable healthcare for all citizens. This compelling narrative highlights the fight against diseases, the promise of care without financial burden, and the groundbreaking reforms that have extended life expectancy and improved public health across the UK. Join us for an insightful exploration into the NHS—a symbol of hope, resilience, and a better future for every citizen.