It can also allow surgical procedures to be demonstrated to large numbers of consultants in a live operating/lecture theatre connection with no hiring in of expensive and often cumbersome video conferencing facilities. It can be used on an ad-hoc basis as required and is not specifically linked to particular theatres.


Surgeons can operate and comment while fielding questions from their peers in the lecture theatre. These types of events not only provide modern teaching facilities but facilitate the development of teaching material for local and distance learning situations at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.


The latest simulation technology has already demonstrated its value in medical education and clinical research and is now recognised as a valuable tool for training medical professionals and ensuring the highest levels of patient safety. It is here in this area of simulation technology that smots™ has proved to be such a vital complimentary system. Scotia has associations with Laerdal, Gaumard, Meti and most simulation related manufacturers.

Scotia as a company prides itself on the strength of its relationships with its professional healthcare customers, for whom our name is synonymous with high standards of performance, innovation, and trust.

The creation of exemplary facilities can enable medical students to see often complex procedures being carried out live through the use of the interactive technology and Scotia has performed a significant number of live telemedicine events in recent years.