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

Authors

  • Halimat Afolabi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2218/resmedica.v24i1.2511

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.

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Published

31-Dec-2017

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Vol. 24 No. 1 (2017): Winter 2017

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’How will the ’internet of things’ impact delivery and training of surgery? Are we heading for a global surgical reticulum?’. (2017). Res Medica, 24(1), 103-105. https://doi.org/10.2218/resmedica.v24i1.2511