There are new technological advances in the science field that have created such things as robotic surgery, so my question is that with these technological advances do you think our society is moving to a robotic or technology careers, even in medicine?
I am pursuing a career in medicine and I wonder about the job prospects. I have seen these new technological advances in medicine and I wonder if it is truly an advancement or if it is just a cheaper version of a doctor. I wonder if it is safe to put human lives under the care of robots instead of actual human beings. I also think that medicine will move towards robotics and training doctors will become more about operating on a robot instead of the person. #medicine #technology #career-counseling
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Carl’s Answer
HI Isabella. No matter what the field, human interaction and expertise is what drives the technology. In the case of using robots for surgical procedures, you have to view medicine from a global perspective. All areas do not have access to the best human talent. There has to be ways to bridge that knowledge gap. Robotics is being explored as a viable solution. Doctors in one geographic area performing surgery in an area via robotics is not far away from being common. With procedures being time sensitive, it is critical that we think out of the box and bring skill sets that would benefit humanity to those that it isn't accessible. Wireless networks and robotics is one way of doing this.
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Fuzzy’s Answer
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Sonal’s Answer
Firstly, Wishing you all the best in the career of your choice, I am sure you will do well.
Medicine I feel is a field which will need the human touch and that is what makes turns a patient recover fast. But the reality is technology has also clawed its way into this Nobel field , be it the commons ones like x-ray machines or testing for various virus etc.
Surgery was the last frontier of where surgery has creeped into and you will see more of it in the coming years/decades. As a professional in the field of medicine, it is always good to also be in touch with the trends/changes in the technology areas so that you are not out of touch. You also have to understand that a technologist who invents or develops these technologies, has no clue of what it takes to do surgeries, and Doctors and future doctors are the ones who will tell these technologist what is required to ensure these robots do a good job. So all of you medical folks are an important part of this technology revolution in the field of medicine.
There are lots of things these robots can do, but one thing these robots cannot give is the Human touch.
Marjorie A.’s Answer
Hi Isabella,
As our life and careers continuously evolve to broader technology, humans will still be a necessary asset in the successful implementation of whatever is developed. Humans and robotic technology will need to collaborate to achieve the intended goal.
You shouldn't waste your energy worrying about something you cannot control; but instead, focus on how you can achieve your passion. I experienced your same concern 25+ years ago as a school counselor when computer technology began to emerge as a resource for college information, rather than print/books. As I attended seminars and workshops on the new development, I encountered many counselors who were fearful that the technology would make us less useful. I chose not to worry about it; but instead, decided to become more knowledgeable in the technology and its application so I could use it for myself and students. In my own humorous way, I told counselors that we shouldn't worry about the new technology, because the constituents will be so confused with so much information coming at them, they'll still need our help to decipher what they really need to know. And guess what, that's what happened.
Hope this helps and follow your passion!