'How will the 'internet of things' impact delivery and training of surgery? Are we heading for a global surgical reticulum?’

  • Halimat Afolabi

Abstract


From self-driving cars to smart cities, the internet of things (IOT) promises to revolutionise every aspect of our lives. IOT refers to any device that is able to collect and transmit data via the internet. The excitement surrounding the field is spurred by the marriage of IOT and artificial intelligence (AI), which will lead to ‘smarter’ and more personalised devices. IOT technology has already begun to infiltrate several industries and healthcare is no exception. In this essay I will outline existing and potential impacts of IOT technology in the delivery and training of surgery.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2218/resmedica.v24i1.2511
Published
31-Dec-2017
How to Cite
Afolabi, H. (2017). ’How will the ’internet of things’ impact delivery and training of surgery? Are we heading for a global surgical reticulum?’. Res Medica, 24(1), 103-105. https://doi.org/10.2218/resmedica.v24i1.2511
Issue
Vol 24 No 1 (2017): Winter 2017
Section
Abstracts

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