The Doctor Kiosk

February 25, 2009 | Source: Technology Review

A computerized kiosk under development at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) can take a patient’s medical history, weight, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs, and even perform simple blood tests for glucose and cholesterol.

(Massachusetts General Hospital)

(Massachusetts General Hospital)

Physicians hope that the device will one day bring relief to the overburdened healthcare system, and allow doctors to intervene earlier in chronic disease.