Teledactyl concept by Hugo Gernsback 1925 published in ‘ Science and Invention ‘ – his own publication . Note that this is intended as a diagnostic instrument and not for intervention .

Teledactyl etymology – Greek , tele = distant , far-off , operating over distance , dactyl = finger . It's a wonderful idea but as a doctor myself , I think it would have very limited utility in clinical examination . Being able to see and talk to your patient would be the real value .