Will robots take over from doctors? - Telegraph

Whether robots will replace doctors in the future is just one of the questions Professor Lilford will be addressing in a panel discussion titled The Picture of Health: Exploring the Future of Medicine, as part of the University of Warwick's Festival of the Imagination. Running from October 16-17, the festival marks the university's 50th anniversary, showcasing its work and expertise with a series of talks, live shows and interaction exhibitions on the theme of "Imagining the future". This particular event will take the form of a Q&A with the audience, focusing on what the world of medicine will look like 50 years from now. Thanks to Professor Lilford's 40 year career, in which he's done everything from practising as a doctor specialising in obstetrics and gynaecology to working for the Department of Health, he's well placed to tackle any questions that come up. It promises to be a fascinating peek into the wards and surgeries of the future.