Technology should never replace compassion: former V-C of T.N. Dr. MGR Medical University
Former Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mayilvahanan Natarajan emphasized that while medical technology like robotics and AI is evolving, it must remain a tool that complements rather than replaces human compassion. The event also celebrated a milestone in robotic knee replacement surgeries at Prashanth Hospitals, highlighting the balance between technological precision and patient-centered care.
Why it matters
This discussion highlights the critical ethical tension in modern healthcare as hospitals increasingly adopt automated systems, underscoring the necessity of maintaining the human element in patient-doctor relationships.
Technology will continue to evolve but it should never replace compassion, Mayilvahanan Natarajan, senior orthopedic surgeon and former Vice-Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University said.
The article reports on a public event and provides a balanced perspective by including both the technological advancements in surgery and the ethical warnings regarding the preservation of human empathy.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in