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Summary Draft 2 - Healthcare Drones

“Drones May Become ‘The Next Big Thing’ In Healthcare Delivery” by Sai Balasubramanian (2022), discusses the benefits and potential of drones in the healthcare industry. Historically, technology has always been utilized to surpass human limits. An example of this in modern times is drones. Despite the original intended usage in the aerial or military sector, innovations have integrated the use of drones into the healthcare industry. An example would be the delivery of medical supplies through drones. Drones, being compact aerial vehicles, allow the bypassing of ground traffic while still maintaining maneuverability through city infrastructure, and they are also able to reach difficult-to-access areas. As concluded in the article, drones help facilitate and quicken the delivery of medical supplies to patients facing challenges in access to healthcare or to patients in dire emergency situations. According to the article, the widespread usage of drones in various industries guarantees funding from large corporations towards the research and development of drones. There is then a strong possibility for drones to bring about a revolution in the healthcare industry, particularly regarding timely healthcare delivery and measurable healthcare outcomes.


Drones may serve as an avenue for patients with difficulties in accessing healthcare to obtain their basic healthcare needs, and also expedite the delivery of crucial medical supplies to emergency situations. However, there are many experts who have concerns over the privacy and security surrounding the flying of drones in the community.


References

Balasubramaniam, S. (2022, August 10). ☕️. YouTube. Retrieved January 25, 2023, from https://www.forbes.com/sites/saibala/2022/01/09/drones-may-become-the-next-big-thing-in-healthcare-delivery/?sh=58295a6b1e9b

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