AMAZON’S virtual assistant Alexa is to answer the health queries of its owners thanks to a link- up with the NHS.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: “Technology like this is a great example of how people can access reliable, world- leading NHS advice from the comfort of their home, reducing the pressure on our hardworking GPs and pharmacists. Adi, 38 of Camden, North London, said: “Convenience is king and it’s brilliant to know I can ask Alexa about illnesses and receive credible, NHS-verified information.
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)
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