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VisitNHS to Trial Drone Delivery of Blood Samples Between Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals in London
Sep 17, 2024, 10:59 AM
The NHS is set to trial the use of drones to transport urgent blood samples across London to avoid traffic congestion. The initiative, which will be the first of its kind in the UK, will involve sending blood samples from Guy’s Hospital to the lab at St Thomas’ Hospital. This new method is expected to significantly reduce transport time from over 30 minutes to less than 2 minutes, thereby speeding up medical services and improving patient outcomes. The six-month pilot project aims to demonstrate the efficiency and reliability of drone technology in healthcare logistics.
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