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GP practice in Dundee introduces robotic assistance

Patients in Dundee are experiencing a new way of conducting health checks with the help of medical robotics.

By The TEA Editorial Desk · 30 August 2026

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For 72-year-old Ged Cashley, who has been attending annual heart health checks since 2018, the most recent appointment featured an unexpected participant: a robot assistant. The technology is being used to support standard monitoring procedures at the local GP practice.

While the presence of the machine can feel unusual at first, it is becoming a part of the modern, digitally-assisted healthcare experience for local residents.

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