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Paul Barr is an Associate Professor at the Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, with appointments in the Departments of Health Policy and Clinical Practice, Biomedical Data Science, and Community and Family Medicine. His work focuses on transforming healthcare through patient-centered communication and artificial intelligence.
- Education: BSc in Psychology (Queen’s University Belfast), MSc in Public Health (London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine), PhD in Health Services Research (Queen’s University Belfast)
- Leadership: Founder of the Open Recordings research group (2015)
Research Themes:
- Shared decision-making frameworks to enhance patient-clinician collaboration
- Digital tools for visit recording retention and health literacy (HealthPAL platform)
- AI-driven analysis of clinical communication for dementia care optimization
- Evaluation of ambient recording adoption and ethical implications
His NIA-PCORI funded trials demonstrate 98% retention rates for audio recordings among older adults, correlating with improved mental health scores. Collaborations include Dr. Soroush Vosoughi (Computer Science) and Prof. Bob Gramling (University of Vermont), with international engagement via Harvard’s DCI Network under Prof. Yuri Quintana. Future goals emphasize scaling ambient recording practices while addressing AI-related risks in clinical settings.
