Healthcare Without Doctors: Company In US Launches Carepods, An AI-powered Doctor¡¯s Office
With AI-based CarePod, you can undergo procedures like blood tests, blood pressure readings, and strep throat tests¡ªall without the physical presence of a real doctor or nurse. Yes, that's correct. It's just you and AI in the room.
The Netflix series "Black Mirror" offers a glimpse into potential futures, giving us a sneak peek into our future. Here's another reason to consider the possibility: With AI-based CarePod, you can undergo procedures like blood tests, blood pressure readings, and strep throat tests¡ªall without the physical presence of a real doctor or nurse. Yes, that's correct. It's just you and AI in the room.
What is a doctor robot:
CarePod, a creation of AI-focused healthcare company Forward Health. With facilities spanning the U.S., these centers combine AI-driven technology with conventional healthcare, often likened to a fusion of a doctor's office and an Apple Store.
The initial 25 CarePods are set to debut in cities like Scottsdale, San Francisco, New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia. The goal is to have 3,200 robotic doctors operational within a year, with plans to establish CarePods in malls and office buildings, provided everything progresses as intended.
How Does the CarePod work?
To access the CarePod, users unlock the door with their phones and step into a space equipped with a large touchscreen, a chair, and a full-body scanner represented by a glowing ring on the floor. The touchscreen provides options for various tests, from full-body scans to specific screenings for conditions like thyroid issues and diabetes.
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How can you get your medical tests done in a CarePod?
Once the desired test is selected, a drawer containing the necessary materials opens. CarePod utilizes single-use, needleless collection devices for blood tests, and blood pressure is measured through a wireless arm cuff. Specifics about STD testing procedures remain undisclosed.
How can you receive your Diagnostic Outcome?
Upon test completion, users receive a diagnosis on the screen. If follow-up is necessary, a human doctor from Forward Health provides prescriptions or additional instructions. While a real person staffs each CarePod to answer questions and maintain the device, they don't enter the pod during tests.
Does it assure users of Data Privacy?
Forward Health emphasizes its commitment to data privacy, claiming to employ best-in-class security practices, including data encryption and access control. The company asserts that it doesn't sell user data to third parties, and patients retain ownership of their data.
Information is only shared if a referral to a specialist is needed.
The integration of AI in healthcare is on the rise, aiding professionals in processing vast amounts of information for pattern recognition and predicting medical outcomes. Natural Language Processing (NLP), a form of AI, is utilized for diagnosing illnesses and extracting relevant information from health data. AI also automates administrative tasks, although the impact on the quality and cost of care remains to be fully realized.
How much does it Cost to use CarePod, and where can you use it?
CarePod offers on-demand access and virtual visits for a monthly fee of $99, with the caveat that insurance is not accepted. In a landscape where securing a medical appointment can be challenging, CarePod aims to provide quick and convenient healthcare without traditional waiting room experiences.
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