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14. Why do people stay ‘missing’ from healthcare? With Professor David Ellis
Aug 24, 2026 · 19 min · 9 segments
Some people repeatedly miss medical appointments despitenegative consequences, including an increased risk of early death. Why is this, and how can we address the issue?
Professor David Ellis’ work…
Some people repeatedly miss medical appointments despitenegative consequences, including an increased risk of early death. Why is this, and how can we address the issue?
Professor David Ellis’ work examines how digital data and technology are woven through the fabric our lives. His research includes multiple publications on the phenomenon of ‘missingness’, which he talks us through in this episode – along with the need for evidence-based policy and the benefits of working with practitioners.
- Find out more about David's work: https://bit.ly/4jhmubg
- Learn more about Research4Good at the University of Bath School of Management: go.bath.ac.uk/research4good
Some people repeatedly miss medical appointments despitenegative consequences, including an increased risk of early death. Why is this, and how can we address the issue?
Professor David Ellis’ work…
