The Virtual Patient

The metaverse is on everyone’s lips: But what’s the truth about the vision of a metaverse for healthcare? And how can the final breakthrough be achieved?

Many healthcare providers have discovered its potential and are generating considerable sales in it. Already today, an entire range of applications is shaping everyday healthcare in the metaverse. These include collaborative projects by physicians in different countries, enhanced preparations for operations, and the use of digital twins for patient consultations and medical training. “The younger generation in particular is already familiar with the metaverse, so this virtual space will play an ever greater role in medical settings as well,” says Alexander Nathaus, Partner for Life Science at Porsche Consulting.

But what will the healthcare metaverse be like in the future? Porsche Consulting Magazine spoke with the three experts Dr. Martha Böckenfeld, Adam Gründer, and Josef Bartl about the opportunities and risks in the new healthcare metaverse.