MedCity News October 5, 2020
Dr. Steve Almany

Trained clinical judgment and human compassion will always be irreplaceable, but robotics and automation can also provide predictable and repeatable movements, facilitating better standardization of treatment, which allows physicians to focus on clinical decision making.

At its core, robotic-assisted treatment enables physicians to focus on what matters most – the patient. It’s important to always remember that robotics, particularly in procedural settings, aren’t meant to replace physicians, but rather augment their capabilities. As a physician myself, I know full well that trained clinical judgment and human compassion will always be irreplaceable.

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