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'It's a bit odd at first': The robot helping with NHS health checks

'It's a bit odd at first': The robot helping with NHS health checks
BBC Scotland Thursday 20 August 2026, 22:06 UTC 1 min read
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A Dundee GP has trialled a robot that takes patients through health checks to save the doctor's time.

A Dundee GP has trialled a robot that takes patients through health checks to save the doctor's time.
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