Care + a robot = good care?

Aimee van Wynsberghe

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    Abstract

    From Intuitive Surgical’s daVinci robot to Aethon’s TUG robot for delivery of sheets and medical supplies, robots have entered the hospital. Although there are many benefits associated with the use of robots – mitigate lack of healthcare personnel, resources and time – there are also pertinent ethical issues to address – threat to
    quality of care, safety, and dignity.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)26-27
    Number of pages2
    JournalNVBe nieuwsbrief
    Volume18
    Issue number4
    Publication statusPublished - 2011

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