New app that REPLACES doctors to launch nationally

Robots will become more accurate and quicker at spotting illnesses than doctors in the near future, experts claim. Software which already exists and decides if a patient needs urgent medical attention in just two minutes could spell the end of the GP. Developed by Babylon Health, it is now hoping to roll the concept of chat-bots for NHS 111 helplines out nationwide. The programme also tells patients which specific service to visit, as close to their home as possible. People suffering from an illness are asked to type in their symptoms and the app responds with further questions.