Camilla Hoffmann Merrild

Camilla Hoffmann Merrild is an Associate Professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, within the Faculty of Medicine. Her research focuses on General Practice, particularly addressing healthcare challenges faced by vulnerable populations, cancer diagnosis dynamics, and healthcare system innovations like remote assessment during pandemics. She leads projects such as 'Hvordan støtter vi bedst op om sårbare patienter med kræft i almen praksis?' and 'ReMoTe Primary Care,' funded by the Innovation Fund Denmark. Her work spans interdisciplinary topics including artificial intelligence in healthcare, polypharmacy management, and substance use among older adults.

Key projects include exploring proactive support for cancer patients in primary care and refining remote assessment techniques during the pandemic. She has organized the 22nd Nordic Congress of General Practice and served as a peer reviewer for journals. Her media engagements address issues like healthcare inequality and patient perceptions of medical advice.

Research interests include healthcare access equity, patient-doctor communication, and healthcare policy implications. She has advised multiple collaborative projects and contributed to over 50 publications since 2007, emphasizing practical and ethical dimensions of primary care delivery.