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The "Apps, Doctors and Digital Devices" report looks at several studies in which they concluded that four out of five practicing physicians use smartphones, computer tablets, various medical devices and numerous apps in their medical practice. As discussed in class we can see how the value of integrating the latest digital hardware and software into health care delivery has increased. Technology has now become a daily used tool in all branches of the health care system and facilitates physician's access to patient's medical information. I would prefer using this technology because it helps health care providers and may decrease errors, like trying to memorize all the dosage forms of medication, with the provided security and privacy protocols. Are you aware of how much your physician uses technology in his daily practice?
This is very true. I have seen even my own physician look up medication interactions on their smartphone. Working at CVS I see almost all pharmacists using their smartphones to look up drug interactions, indications and adverse effects. Although all pharmacies have a system to look up drug information, it is much faster to pull out your own phone to access the information. I believe it does reduce errors because it allows you to double check your memory.
ReplyDeleteI Agree also. Since there is always something that you forget it is easy to plug in what you need at you smartphone and find it. This is the best thing ever invented.
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