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Will you allow a nurse + computer to perform an emergency craniotomy (a very simple neurosurgical procedure) on your spouse?

Large parts of the healthcare industry can be deskilled as you describe. Actual neurosurgery might not be so easy.



Did you think about this at all before responding? The majority of health care is routine stuff that a nurse + computer can easily do. The nurse+computer combo can also determine if the issue is beyond their skill level.

Why are we wasting valuable doctor time with routine issues? That's not an efficient use of anything.




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