• Question: How much of an impact do you think that medical engineering could have on the lives of disabled people?

    Asked by Ella to Valerie, Sean on 13 Nov 2017.
    • Photo: Sean Doherty

      Sean Doherty answered on 13 Nov 2017:

      Hi Ella. I think it already has a huge impact, from keeping people alive if they get seriously ill (scanners, surgical tools) to helping with rehabilitation (machines to help physios etc), to helping in their daily lives (wheelchairs, prosthetics, glasses(!)). But in the future it could help so much more! Engineering of personalised products at improved prices will impact many peoples lives as specialised equipment can make big differences. This will also effect worldwide, it seems crazy but in the world it’s thought that there are 110million people who need a wheelchair and don’t have one – this is one big problem medical engineering will help with.

    • Photo: Valerie Bentivegna

      Valerie Bentivegna answered on 14 Nov 2017:

      Hi Ella,
      As Sean has said, one of the major changes will be personalised products. That way, everybody could get the help that will profit them the most!

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