London hospital starts virtual ward rounds for medical students
by James Tapper from Science | The Guardian on (#55CAM)
Imperial College doctors with AR glasses examine patients as trainees watch remotely
A flock of students stumbling after a consultant on a ward round has long been a familiar sight in hospitals. Perhaps not for much longer though - a university has pioneered the use of augmented reality to allow students to take part from home.
Imperial College has conducted what it said is the world's first virtual ward round for medical students, which means an entire class of 350 students can watch a consultant examining patients rather than the three or four who have been able to accompany them in person.
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