Name: The History Of Telemedicine
Uploaded: 2015-05-29 00:00:00
Duration: 1 min 33 s
Description: Dr. Richard Satava, Professor Emeritus of Surgery at University of Washington, takes a look at the field of telemedicine, and the technology impacting health care worldwide.

Technology is changing the landscape of possibilities for medical care and personalized health care for both doctors and patients.

Dr. Richard Satava, Professor Emeritus of Surgery at University of Washington, takes a look at the field of telemedicine, and the technology impacting health care worldwide.

The History Of Telemedicine

Dr. Richard Satava, Professor Emeritus of Surgery at University of Washington, describes the technological advancements in energy and big data, and their role on the future of medicine.

What Is The Next Big Step in Medicine?

Dr. Richard Satava, Professor Emeritus of Surgery at University of Washington, shares some of the innovative ways energy-focused technologies are reinventing the health care system.

How Will Energy Revolutionize Health Care?

Dr. Richard Satava, Professor Emeritus of Surgery at University of Washington, describes the journey from the early days of medical surgery, to the current goal of non-invasive surgery. How close are we to achieving that dream?

How Has Surgery Progressed In The Last Centuries?

Dr. Richard Satava, Professor Emeritus of Surgery at University of Washington, details some of the incredible technological breakthroughs that are redefining medicine.

How Has Technology Shaped Personalized Medicine?

Dr. Richard Satava, Professor Emeritus of Surgery at University of Washington, looks at the role that physicians will play in medicine as technological advancements produce more "smart" tools.

Will Robotics And Telemedicine Eliminate Surgeons?

Dr. Richard Satava, Professor Emeritus of Surgery at University of Washington, examines the correlation between emerging medical technology, and the skillsets being taught to new health care professionals.

Has Health Care Become Too Reliant On Technology?

Dr. Richard Satava, Professor Emeritus of Surgery at University of Washington, examines medicine's changing role in our society and our reliance on doctors.

Should Patients Be Less Reliant On Physicians?

Dr. Richard Satava, Professor Emeritus of Surgery at University of Washington, assesses the necessary changes and developments that must take place to increase the success of battlefield medicine.

The Future Of Battlefield Medicine

Dr. Richard Satava, Professor Emeritus of Surgery at University of Washington, glimpses into the future development and production of artificial limbs and organs.

The Future Of Prosthetics

Dr. Richard Satava, Professor Emeritus of Surgery at University of Washington, explains the role nature plays in the development of medical technology and practices.

What Excites You About Biologically Inspired Technology?

Dr. Richard Satava, Professor Emeritus of Surgery at University of Washington, explores the ethical issues that arise with the use of bio-technology for extending the human lifespan.