It is amazing to think that only a few years ago no one heard of, much less had, a tablet device such as the iPad. Cell phones now do more computing and provide us more access to the world than even the fastest computers not many years ago. We are a world that is very connected by emerging technology. You can't walk 10 feet down a busy street or stand in line at any store without seeing someone surfing the web on their smart phone. Most people wouldn't know what to do without such ease of access to their interests and services that they want at the touch of a finger.
Most businesses are now making every attempt to keep up with technology and provide their services in a very accessible way to their customers. One field that has generally lagged behind in all modes of technology is the field of medicine. There are many reasons for this. Notoriously doctors are bad business men and women and don't have the time or interest in using new technology to advance their practice and communicate with patients. Government rules and regulations also make it difficult as there are many privacy rules which must be integrated into new technologies as well.
There is a growing trend in medicine to provide quick access to your doctor. This new technology has been labeled "telemedicine." Telemedicine refers to the ability to communicate with your doctor NOT needing to be in the office. This is more than just a phone call with a question, but rather a complete office visit with a treatment plan at the conclusion. The goal of this is to allow for patient convenience by avoiding long waiting room times and quicker access to the doctor. This also allows the doctor more time freeing up in-office visits for sicker patients who need to be examined and require more time.
Most businesses are now making every attempt to keep up with technology and provide their services in a very accessible way to their customers. One field that has generally lagged behind in all modes of technology is the field of medicine. There are many reasons for this. Notoriously doctors are bad business men and women and don't have the time or interest in using new technology to advance their practice and communicate with patients. Government rules and regulations also make it difficult as there are many privacy rules which must be integrated into new technologies as well.
There is a growing trend in medicine to provide quick access to your doctor. This new technology has been labeled "telemedicine." Telemedicine refers to the ability to communicate with your doctor NOT needing to be in the office. This is more than just a phone call with a question, but rather a complete office visit with a treatment plan at the conclusion. The goal of this is to allow for patient convenience by avoiding long waiting room times and quicker access to the doctor. This also allows the doctor more time freeing up in-office visits for sicker patients who need to be examined and require more time.