In Defense of Telling Patients They’re Dying via Robot

I disagree. There is no defense for informing people they are dying via a "robot".

What is next. "Please press # to be connected to our partnering funeral parlor"?

It's a hospital, there are doctors, there are nurses present. Perhaps a specialist can only participate remotely, but if that is the case then a local doctor can deliver the news and ask if the family would like to speak with the remote specialist.

Being told your loved one is dying via a roomba is beyond the pale. I have received more compassion from our vet.