# An obstacle or a pathway?

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The Braver journal

Braver is in full development. We are in the process of building what is called a "Minimum Viable Product" (or "MVP" for connoisseurs), which is an early version of our vision for the future. It is a web and mobile application that will enable professionals in all areas of healthcare, private or public, to communicate in a fluid, efficient and confidential manner. It will therefore enable better coordination of care around the same patient and promote genuine interdisciplinary collaboration.

![Mathieu D'Amours](<https://www.braver.net/blog-assets/legacy-7ffc5f282093de0d95df-96.webp>)

 Mathieu D'Amours May 9, 2019

![An obstacle or a pathway?](<https://www.braver.net/blog-assets/legacy-4bca6032d75831de7ef1-960.webp>)

Those who have been following us for some time will recognize that the patient does not seem to be included as a target audience for our service. The patient is, and always will be, at the heart of our approach, but our market entry must be very simple (hence the term "minimum" in "minimum viable product"). We then aim to expand functionality to include communication between professionals and their patients.

Here is Marie-Lou who enthusiastically talks about our path and our project!

[Watch the video](<https://www.facebook.com/femmesalpha/videos/1273898432761821/>)

As we have said many times, we want to shatter the barriers affecting the healthcare sector. However, it is not enough to put a beautiful application with the best possible security and futuristic functionalities in the hands of professionals. Healthcare professionals all have different ways of working, a different relationship with technology, and for many, they don't necessarily have the reflex to engage in a real dialogue with other professionals, even if they think it's a great idea! Reality is therefore emerging as a big obstacle that is difficult to overcome.

So how can we maximize the chances of seeing our vision become a reality?

First of all, it requires **humility**. As I discussed in a [previous article](<https://www.braver.net/en/blog/how-i-found-my-missing-ingredient/>), if we start with the idea that we can let our brains go and find **THE** perfect solution that all professionals will love, we're on the wrong track. Not that we're not good enough to do it. We do have the resources to implement the best ideas, no matter how crazy they may be, but those ideas have to come out of discussions with the healthcare professionals themselves. Pharmacists, general practitioners, psychologists, physiotherapists, kinesiologists, nutritionists, technologists, social workers, and so on.

But that's not all; in these discussions with health professionals, they must all realize the complimentary nature of their fields. As Marie-Lou discussed in a [mid-March article](<https://www.braver.net/en/blog/professionnal-limits/>), in order for a health professional to really want to enter into a dialogue with another, he or she must realize his or her own limitations and understand how much the other's involvement is in the patient's best interest.

Lastly, healthcare professionals should empathize with those with whom they can engage in dialogue with Braver — the same empathy Marie-Lou described in a [more recent article](<https://www.braver.net/en/blog/someone-elses-shoes/>). Only when it is present, only when a professional is able to put himself or herself in the shoes of other people, can ideas emerge that take into account his or her own reality as well as that of others.

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It is for all these reasons that we are proud and excited to announce the following:

We're hosting the first in a series of events with healthcare professionals from different fields, which we may call the **Braver Talks**. In these events, we will try to collectively address the issue of barriers and brainstorm together on the right directions for Braver to take us to a better future!

As I said earlier, the complexity of the healthcare system and the reality of the professionals of today may seem for many to be a huge obstacle that limits innovation in the healthcare field. But we decided to ask professionals to show us the way. We have plenty of surprises in store for you, so stay tuned!

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If you're a healthcare professional and are interested, make sure you've filled out this form. We will use this list to send out invitations! Places are limited!