Group items tagged

For an industry that has tried to avoid technology, healthcare is embracing the iPad. Here's a look at how it's being used today and the promise it holds for tomorrow.

The iPad (and iPhone) have been approved by the FDA (http://appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/04/fda_approves_ipad_iphone_radiology_app_for_mobile_diagnoses/) & American College of Radiology (ACR) for use as a primary monitor for mobile interpretation and evaluation of all forms of medical images (diagnostic x-ray, CT, MR, etc.)! My educational program considered adopting iPads for clinical use, but ultimately decided against adopting them because, 1. they were too large for students to carry around and 2. we were concerned about potential for theft.

Digital innovations have now made it possible for consumers to use portable devices to access their medical information, monitor their vital signs, take tests at home and carry out a wide range of tasks.

I haven't used any of these portable devices, but I am sure that using these devices is going to be a lot cheaper (and more convenient) than going to any doctor!!!

This article was taken from the Academic Search Premier database accessible in the SUNY Empire library. "The article focuses on a study related to roles and ethics of digital technologies in the healthcare industry." Some of the issues discussed in the article include the use of smartphones, sensors and monitors for medical documentation and in measurement of one's health. Other pertinent issues include keeping the privacy of patient records in the digital age.