The robot will allow the hospital's colorectal and general surgery doctor to examine patients remotely. It is the first of its kind in the area, the robot lets the doctor view patients, chat with them, and monitor their vital signs.
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The Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, Illinois has employed a telemedicine robot. So reports Connect Tri-States.com.
The robot will allow the hospital's colorectal and general surgery doctor to examine patients remotely. It is the first of its kind in the area, the robot lets the doctor view patients, chat with them, and monitor their vital signs.