The future of healthcare is looking very robotic, like something from a science fiction movie. Soon we will be having procedures performed by robots, being diagnosed by supercomputers and receiving slow-release medication from nanobots inside our bloodstream. Here we look at some other futuristic treatments that might not to be too far away:
Medical Tricorder
Imagine if medical professionals had one incredible device that could examine, analyse and diagnose every known disease. Something along the lines of the medical tricorder that appeared in Star Trek. A portable device that simply scans a patient’s body and reveals the problem. Modern technology includes powerful microscopes with smartphones for quick analysis of skin conditions. What else could be attached to a smartphone? Probes to identify DNA abnormalities, detect antibodies or a sensor for identifying proteins. For training in the Administration of medical training, contact tidaltraining.co.uk/health-and-social-care-courses/safe-handling-medication-training
Robots
This is one of the fastest growing areas of healthcare. Robot friends, surgical robots, robots that clean and disinfect or even robots who supply an exoskeleton. A robot skeleton could be used to help paralysed patients to walk again and help with the rehabilitation of spinal injuries. For medical staff, a robot could help lift patients to minimise the risk of injury.
Virtual Reality
Not only good for gaming, virtual reality is becoming more of a reality for both patients and doctors. It can be used in the training and development of doctors and nurses but also help the patient to escape the confines of being stuck in hospital. VR has recently been used on trainee doctors to help them understand their elderly patients better.